We, Qaboos bin Said, the Sultan of Oman
after perusal of the Basic Statute of the State issued by Royal Decree 101/96,
the Law of Sultan Qaboos University issued by Royal Decree 14/99 and its amendments,
and Royal Decree 52/2001 Adopting the Organisational Structure of Sultan Qaboos University,
and in pursuance of public interest,
have decreed as follows
Article I
The Sultan Qaboos University Council is hereby recomposed under the chairmanship of the Minister of Higher Education and the membership of the following:
1. The Vice-Chancellor of the University as Deputy Chairman.
2. The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Manpower for Labour Affairs.
3. The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health for Health Affairs.
4. The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance for Financial Affairs.
5. The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education for Educational Planning and Projects.
6. Engineer Salim bin Hamad Al-Kamayani.
7. Sheikh Mahmoud bin Zahir Al-Hinai.
8. Asila bint Zahir bin Hamad Al-Harthiya.
9. The deputy vice-chancellor of the university—as a member and secretary.
10. Two Omani faculty members chosen by the vice-chancellor of the university on a rotating basis for a period of two years.
The council may seek the assistance of experts, advisors, and deans of colleges, whether in its meetings or in the sessions of its committees.
Article II
The mentioned Law of Sultan Qaboos University and the organisational structure of the university are hereby amended in accordance with the provisions of this decree.
Article III
This decree must be published in the Official Gazette, and comes into force on the date of its issuance.
Issued on: 7 Rajab 1425
Corresponding to: 23 August 2004
Qaboos bin Said
Sultan of Oman
Published in Official Gazette 774 issued on 1 September 2004.