CORE OBJECTIVES
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To develop, implement and maintain the Institutional Regulatory Code (IRC).
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To organize academic functions, e.g. professorial inaugural lectures and to organize academic processions.
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To provide efficient election officer services for the election of members to governance structures, e.g. Council, Senate and other official committees, inter alia by means of electronic voting ballots.
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To provide an effective electronic records management (ERM) function for the Institution.
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To store and maintain the active records of the University in terms of national legislation, internal policy and standard records management practice.
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To provide effective secretariat services to the statutory and governance structures/committees of Mandela University.
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To develop, implement and maintain the electronic Nelson Mandela University Decision Register.
VISION STATEMENT
As a values-driven department, the Institutional Governance Department strives to provide excellent record management, archival and secretariat services through engagement and collaboration with all stakeholders.
Working towards our vision, we endeavour to:
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Empower our staff to render a professional service; and
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Contribute to the continuous transformation and development of the University.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Institutional Governance Department is committed to efficient, effective and systematic retention and retrieval of institutional records; the expansion of the University digital archives and the provision of efficient and effective secretariat services to all stakeholders.
In order to achieve this, the Department:
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Supports the core functions of the University by creating an enabling environment for all stakeholders;
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Develops, implements and monitors appropriate systems, policies and procedures that are responsive to our stakeholders and are compliant with regulatory requirements;
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Provides opportunities for personal growth and development of its staff.
In this way, the Department contributes to the attainment of the goals and objectives of the University.
CORE VALUES
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Excellence
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People-centeredness
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Integrity
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Engagement
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Professionalism
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
