Governance is the key process that acts as a bridge between the management and stakeholders. The institution has a strong governing council made up of different personalities from various walks of life that devices all policies and decisions related to both academics and administration to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the system. The governing council of the college meets twice a year, to discuss various issues and aspects contributing to the development of the college. During the meeting, the suggestions from the Academic committee are resolved. It chalks out a roadmap to achieve the goals of the institution.

   Uphold the legal importance of the college in line with the policies of AICTE, UGC, State Government, and affiliating university (Anna University) or any other body or agency.

   Taking decisions regarding the intake and addition or discontinuing of any program and instructing the Principal to take formal steps with the affiliating body to put this into action.

   The Governing Council of the college is the supreme administrative body.

   The Governing Council approves the mission and strategic vision of the institution, long-term business plans, and annual budgets by meeting the interests of the stakeholders

   The council ensures the establishment and monitoring systems of control and accountability including financial & operational controls, risk assessments, and internal grievances

   Governing Council monitors the institution’s performance as per the plans approved

   Governing Council should ensure the achievement of the mission and vision of the organization; Promotion of future academic plans and research activities by providing direction for implementation and overall monitoring of the activities.

   Governing Council monitors the institution’s performance as per the plans approved

   Governing Council must approve the budgetary allocation toward infrastructure, staffing and R & D.

   The Chairperson is responsible for leading the governing body & its effectiveness and should ensure that the institution is well-connected with the stakeholders

   The Chairperson should support the head of the institution in the execution of the programs.

   Frequency of meeting of the Governing Council is a minimum of two times a year or whenever needed

   Fix the fee structure and any charges applied by the recommendation of the affiliating university.

   Approve the budget for the respective financial year.

Functions of Governing Council

   Amend and approve policies from time to time.

   Approve the appointment of faculty members recommended by t he selection committee of the institution by the norms prescribed by AICTE and Anna University.

    Construction and maintenance of infrastructure and amenities for the institution

    Review of academic performance of the institution and suggest remedial measures, if required.

    Mobilizes funds to utilize the resources maximum, towards the development of the institution.

    Introduction of new programs and/or increasing intake/closure of programs/reduction in intake.

    Implement the recommendations of the planning and monitoring board.

    Review of highlighted feedback summary of stakeholders and planning for corrective actions towards the satisfaction of stakeholders

Composition

The Members of the Governing Council of a college shall be: 1 Chairman –
2 to 5 – Members to be nominated by the Registered Society / Trust
6 & 7 - Two eminent professionals from the area of Engineering & Technology (industrialist, Employer)-members
8 & 9 – Two academicians of excellence. (IITs, NITs) (Members)
10 – Faculty from the University / affiliated colleges (members)
11 – Member Secretary – Principal (ex-officio)
12-13- senior members from the institution (members)
The term of the members, except the ex-officio member, shall be for a period of three years.