- Develop, approve and amend internal departmental regulations.
- Elect the director and members of the permanent board.
- Elect department representatives for faculty University committees.
- Create, if applicable, department teaching units and choose coordinators.
- Make a proposal to the Governing Council to create departmental sections and elect their directors.
- Demand responsibilities for those holding a post or chosen representatives and, if applicable, revoke these responsibilities.
- Issue a report on the proposals for curriculum regarding courses affiliated to the department and request modifications.
- Apply UV guidelines on language policy.
- Issue a report on proposals for organisation of the academic year prepared by the faculties.
- Assign responsibilities to teaching staff each academic year.
- Request staff and resources needed to carry out the department’s activities.
- Ensure, with respect for academic freedom, that the syllabi for courses taught by the department and are in accordance with the curriculum.
- Distribute the budget allocation of the department.
- Prepare the department’s annual report.
- Settle disputes that may arise within the department, without detriment to possible future appeals.
- Appoint departmental committees that are deemed necessary to help carry out the competencies.