The council is the governing body of the department.
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Competencies of the department council:

• 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.

The department council shall meet at least twice during the academic year.