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748.STUDENTCOUNCILThe Student Council is a representative body for the undergraduate students of the university. Thus, graduate students are not eligible to hold any posts in the council or to vote at council elections. However, graduate students may participate in any activity organized by the Student Council.The rules and regulations that govern RAKMHSU Student Council have been modified and revised in accordance with the Ministerial Decree No (334) concerning the Bylaws of Higher Education Student Councils.8.1 Student CouncilStudents Council is formed at the beginning of every academic year. It promotes the common interests of students and operates in a manner consistent with the mission and code of conduct of the university. Student Council consists of fifteen members drawn from RAKMHSU students through election of one third of members by students and appointment of two thirds by the University, preferably active members of the various council subcommittees who served at least one year. At least two Student Council members shall be women.8.2 Term of Office%u2022The term of office of members shall be one year, commencing from the starting date of the academic year, and ending on 31 October of the subsequent year.%u2022If the post of any member falls vacant in the middle of a term, either due to resignation or due to any other reason, another suitable student may be nominated to complete the term of office.%u2022The council shall hold open conventions for all students at the end of the term of the office to announce its works and achievements within the year.8.3 Functions and Objectives%u2022The Student Council shall represent the student body for all requests brought by students to the college/ university.%u2022The Student Council shall ensure the speedy acclimatization of new students to RAKMHSU by promoting healthy friendship.%u2022The Student Council shall encourage student participation in the extracurricular activities of the university.%u2022The Student Council shall represent University students in the students%u2019 gathering of other educational institutions in the country.%u2022The Student Council shall develop national awareness among students and reinforce the spirit of belonging to homeland and bearing responsibility.%u2022The Student Council shall develop awareness of ethical values.%u2022The Student Council shall raise the standard of intellectual, social, artistic and sport life in the