University Council

The University Council of the University of Vechta was constituted on 5 May 1995 and consists of seven voting members. It consists of five members appointed by the Lower Saxony Ministry of Science and Culture (MWK) in agreement with the Senate of the University of Vechta, two of whom are to be appointed on the recommendation of the Catholic Church, one member elected by the Senate and one representative of the MWK.

The University Council elects a chairperson and a deputy chairperson from among its external members for a term of office of four years.

The tasks of the University Council include advising the University Executive Board and the Senate, commenting on the development and economic plans, the draft target agreements and the Senate's proposals for the appointment or nomination of members of the University Executive Board. The University Council is authorised to request information from the University Executive Board and the Senate on all matters relating to the university.

Further regulations can be found in § 52 NHG and § 6 Grundordnung (Constitution) of the University of Vechta.