Bill ID 11606 (Legislature 29, Session 1)

L29 S1 11606

Alberta — Bills

2015 Bill Pr1 First Session, 29th Legislature, 64 Elizabeth II THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF ALBERTA BILL Pr1 THE KING’S UNIVERSITY COLLEGE AMENDMENT ACT, 2015 MR. SCHMIDT First Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Second Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Committee of the Whole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Third Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Bill Pr1 Mr. Schmidt BILL Pr1 2015 THE KING’S UNIVERSITY COLLEGE AMENDMENT ACT, 2015 (Assented to , 2015)

Preamble

WHEREAS The King’s College was incorporated by The King’s College Act,

chapter 77, Statutes of Alberta, 1979, which was amended by

chapter 56, Statutes of Alberta, 1987;

WHEREAS that Act was further amended by

chapter 36, Statutes of Alberta, 1993, which changed the name of the College to “The King’s University College”; and

WHEREAS the petitioner is praying that the Act be amended to change the name of the College to “The King’s University” and it is expedient to grant the prayer of the petition; THEREFORE HER MAJESTY, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, enacts as follows: Amends SA 1979 c77 1 The King’s University College Act is amended by this Act. 2 The title of the Act is struck out and the following is substituted: THE KING’S UNIVERSITY ACT 3 The

preamble is amended by striking out “and” at the end of the first recital and adding the following after the first recital: 1

Explanatory Notes 1 Amends

chapter 77 of the Statutes of Alberta, 1979. 2 Name change. 3 The

preamble presently reads:

Preamble 1 Explanatory Notes

WHEREAS members of the Association were originally incorporated under the name “The King’s College” pursuant to this Act;

WHEREAS the Act was subsequently amended by

chapter 56, Statutes of Alberta 1987, and

chapter 36, Statutes of Alberta, 1993, the latter amendment resulting in a change in name to “The King’s University College”;

WHEREAS the College’s name is to change to “The King’s University” to reflect its change in status; and 4

Section 1 is repealed and the following is substituted: Definition 1 In this Act, “University” means “The King’s University” established by this Act. 5

Section 2 is repealed and the following is substituted: Continuation 2 The King’s University College is continued as a corporation under the name “The King’s University” and shall consist of the members elected or appointed pursuant to the by-laws. 6

Section 3 is repealed and the following is substituted: Objects 3 The University has the authority to operate in the Province a Christian university to provide instruction in the liberal and fine arts, the humanities, theology, the physical, natural and social sciences and professional studies. 7

Section 6 is repealed and the following is substituted: Degrees, diplomas, officers 6 The University (

a) has authority to provide programs of study, approved in accordance with the Post-secondary Learning Act or by 2

WHEREAS the Christian College Association (Alberta) was incorporated on the 11th day of February, 1971 under The Societies Act; and

WHEREAS a petition has been presented praying that it be enacted as hereinafter set forth and it is expedient to grant the prayer of the petition; THEREFORE HER MAJESTY, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, enacts as follows: 4

Section 1 presently reads:

Definitions 1 In This Act, (a) “Society” means Christian College Association (Alberta); (b) “College” means The King’s University College incorporated by this Act. 5

Section 2 presently reads: Incorporation 2 The present members of the Society and such others as shall hereafter from time to time become members in the manner prescribed in the by-laws of the College are incorporated under the name of “The King’s University College”. 6

Section 3 presently reads: Objects 3 The College shall have the power to establish and conduct in the Province a Christian college to afford instruction in the liberal arts, theology, sciences, education and such other fields as the Board of Governors may from time to time determine. 7

Section 6 presently reads: Degrees, diplomas, officers 6 The College shall have the power to confer degrees in divinity, to award certificates and diplomas for merit and proficiency in other branches of learning and to appoint such officers and staff as it considers necessary to carrying into effect the objects and purposes of the College. 2 Explanatory Notes

the Minister responsible for post-secondary education, that lead to the granting of (

i) baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees, and (ii) awards, diplomas and certificates of merit and proficiency in other areas of learning; (

b) may conduct scholarly research related to approved programs of study provided by the institution that lead to the granting of baccalaureate, master’s or doctoral degrees; and (

c) may engage, employ and appoint any officers and employees it considers necessary to carry out its mandate. 8

Section 7 is amended by repealing clause (g). 9

Section 8(3) is amended (

a) by repealing clause (

d) and substituting the following: (

d) on behalf of the University to confer baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees and awards, diplomas and certificates of merit and proficiency in other areas of learning; (

b) by adding the following after clause (e): (

f) to change the name of the University incorporated by this Act, without further amendment to this Act, provided that (

i) if required by the Post-secondary Learning Act, the University obtains the approval of the Minister responsible for post-secondary education, and (ii) the University publishes a notice of the intended change in a daily newspaper published in the City of Edmonton and The Alberta Gazette no later than 15 days before the name change is to take effect. 3

Section 7(

g) presently reads: 7(

g) upon the passing of the proper resolution by the members of the Society, to take transfer and become owner of all of the assets of the Society, and the College shall thereupon become liable for and pay for all of the liabilities of the Society. 9

Section 8(3) presently reads: 8(3) Without limiting the general powers conferred on the Board, the Board shall have power: (

a) to enact, repeal and amend by-laws, rules and regulations providing for the government and operation of the College and the election, removal and term of office of members of the Board and of the Senate established pursuant to

section 13; (

b) to select a seal for the College and have sole custody and use of the seal; (

c) to appoint the President, the professors, lecturers, instructors and other officers or servants of the College on such terms and conditions as the Board may see fit and to terminate such employment at such time or times as the Board may see fit; (

d) on behalf of the College to confer degrees in divinity and to award certificates and diplomas for merit and proficiency in other branches of learning; (

e) to appoint an executive committee consisting of members of the Board, to which it may delegate such of its powers as it deems necessary or expedient, subject to any general directions given to it from time to time by the Board. 3 Explanatory Notes

Section 9 is repealed. 11

Section 12(1) is amended by striking out “servants” and substituting “employees”. 12

Section 14(2) is amended by repealing clause (

c) and substituting the following: (

c) to recommend to the Board of Governors the conferring by the University of baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees and the conferring by the University of awards, certificates and diplomas; 13

Section 15 is repealed. 14 The following provisions are amended by striking out “College” wherever it occurs and substituting “University”:

section 4;

section 5;

section 7;

section 8;

section 10;

section 11;

section 12(1);

section 13; 4

Section 9 presently reads: Provisional Board of Governors 9 The present members of the Council of Trustees of the Society shall be the provisional Board of Governors of the College and shall hold office as such until their successors have been elected in the manner set out in the by-laws of the College. 11

Section 12(1) presently reads: 12(1) The President shall generally supervise and direct the academic work of the College, teaching and administrative staffs and the officers and servants. 12

Section 14(2)(

c) presently reads: 14(2) Without thereby limiting the powers conferred upon it by the by- laws, rules and regulations, the Senate shall have power: (

c) to recommend to the Board of Governors the conferring by the College of degrees in divinity and the awarding by the College of certificates and diplomas; 13

Section 15 presently reads: Transition 15(1) Within 2 months from the date upon which this Act comes into force, the president of the Society shall call a meeting of the members of the Society at a time and place to be fixed by him of which due notice shall be given to all members of the Society for the purpose of ratifying the by-laws referred to in sections 8 and 10.

(2) Until the holding of the meeting referred to in subsection (1), the existing by-laws of the Society, insofar as they are not inconsistent with this Act, shall be deemed to be the by-laws of the College. 14 Name change. 4 Explanatory Notes

section 14;

section 16;

section 17. 5

5 Explanatory Notes

RECORD OF DEBATE Stage Date Member From To Questions and Comments From To Stage Date Member From To Questions and Comments From To Stage Date Member From To Questions and Comments From To Stage Date Member From To Questions and Comments From To Title: 2015 (29th, 1st) Bill Pr1, The King’s University College Amendment Act, 2015

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Collection	Alberta — Bills
Citation	L29 S1 11606
Type	bill
Volume / chapter	L29 S1 11606
Language	en
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