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17. Propose offering graduate programs outside the university’s
premises and submit it to the university council for its decision.
18. Recommend approval of colleges’ proposals regarding initiatives
related to graduate studies to develop the university’s financial
resources.
19. Recommend graduate program application fees, graduate program
fees, and fees for supporting services related to graduate studies
based on the departments and colleges recommendations.
20. 20. Recommend the allocation of partial and full scholarships for
students based on the approved regulations by the university
council.
21. Recommend closure or suspension of graduate programs that do
not comply with standards or the university strategy.
22. Consider any matters referred by the Chair of the Standing
Committee, University President, or University Council.
The Standing Committee may delegate some or its authorities to the
Chair and/or form standing/temporary committees to study assigned
tasks.

Article 8
The Standing Committee meets at least once per month upon the
invitation of the chairperson. Meetings are valid if attended by two-
thirds of the committee members, including the chairperson or his/her
representative. Decisions are made by a majority vote of the attending
members. In case of a tie, the chairperson’s vote shall be in favor.
Decisions made by the Standing Committee are valid unless contested
by the University President within 15 days. If the University President
objects to a decision, it is returned to the Standing Committee with
the President’s opinion for further review. If the Standing Committee
maintains its original decision after the President’s objection, the
matter is then referred to the University Council for final decision.
The University Council can approve, amend, or cancel the Standing
Committee’s decision, and the Council’s decision is final. The Standing
Committee chairperson may invite additional individuals to attend
committee sessions, but they do not have voting rights.

20 Organizational Bylaws of Graduate Studies
in Saudi Universities And The Rules of
Implementation at Prince Sultan University