Governance and bodies

The General Assembly, the sovereign body, has powers that are expressly recognized by law (amending the Articles of Association, appointing members of the Board of Directors, approving budgets and accounts, etc.). In accordance with the Articles of Association, it has the power to issue recommendations to the Board of Directors concerning the strategic direction of the University. 

The Board of Directors has the broadest powers for the administration and management of the University. Everything falls within its remit except for matters that fall within the remit of the General Assembly. It manages the institution, ensuring the harmonious development of all its areas of competence. 

The Rector's Council prepares the Board's files. It examines the files, gathers preliminary opinions and budgetary agreements, and draws up proposals for decisions to be submitted to the Board. It ensures that the Board's decisions are properly implemented and followed up. It also initiates discussions on new initiatives. It proposes a strategic vision to the Board of Directors and the General Assembly and translates it into policies and guidelines.

The Rector is elected by the university community. He or she heads the University and is responsible for negotiations with third parties or with funding authorities. He or she is the legal representative of the institution and is in charge of day-to-day management. 

Finally, the Academic Council, chaired by the Rector, issues opinions and recommendations, particularly on research, teaching, and continuing education, in order to inform the decisions of the governing bodies. It is consulted by the Board of Directors on strategic issues related to the University's core missions, as well as on the principles for setting the budget and the framework for the faculties.