Transparency in Educational Boards: Sindh Govt Mandates Legal Compliance–Notification

Sindh Govt Directs Convening of BoGs Meetings & Regulates Staff Appointments:

The Government of Sindh, through its Universities & Boards Department, has issued a notification dated January 24, 2025, addressing critical matters related to the governance and staffing of educational boards in the province. Specifically, this directive emphasizes the importance of convening meetings of the Boards of Governors (BoGs) in accordance with the prescribed laws and rules to ensure the effective management of board operations. The notification comes as a follow-up to an earlier correspondence dated January 14, 2025, underscoring the need for adherence to established legal and codal formalities while making decisions related to the appointment of staff on a contract or daily wage basis. This directive reflects the Sindh government’s commitment to promoting transparency, efficiency, and accountability within the administrative framework of the province’s educational boards. By mandating the proper convening of BoGs meetings, the notification seeks to uphold the principle of collective decision-making, ensuring that crucial administrative actions are deliberated upon and approved by the governing bodies in a lawful manner. This approach is expected to reinforce the integrity of the recruitment process and improve the overall functioning of educational boards, thereby contributing to the broader goal of enhancing educational governance across Sindh. Notification Describes;

No. F. SO(B-I)/U&B/All-Boards/Apptt/2024-25
GOVERNMENT OF SINDH
UNIVERSITIES & BOARDS DEPARTMENT

Karachi, the 24^th January, 2025

To,

The Chairman (All)
Education Boards in Sindh

The Chairman,
Sindh Board of Technical Education
Karachi

Subject :-       APPOINTMENT OF STAFF ON CONTRACT/DAILY WAGE BASIS AND CONVENING OF BOARD OF GOVERNORS (BOGS) MEETING

Ref:                  Universities and Boards Department letter No. SO (B-I)/U&D/All-Boards/Apptt/2024-25, dated 14^th January, 2025.

                       I am directed to refer to the subject noted above and to state that meetings of the Board of Governors (BoGs) may be convened as per law/rules of the Boards in order to ensure smooth functioning of the affairs of the Boards subject to fulfillment of all legal/codal formalities.

SECTION OFFICER (BOARDS-I)
FOR SECRETARY TO GOVT. OF SINDH

Conclusion:

In conclusion, the directive issued by the Universities & Boards Department of Sindh underscores the critical role of proper governance and adherence to legal frameworks in managing the province’s educational boards. By highlighting the need for convening Boards of Governors (BoGs) meetings in accordance with established laws, the notification ensures that all key administrative decisions, including staff appointments on a contract or daily wage basis, are made transparently and responsibly. This initiative reflects the Sindh government’s broader commitment to fostering a culture of accountability and good governance within the educational sector. The emphasis on fulfilling codal formalities not only streamlines administrative processes but also safeguards the interests of all stakeholders involved, from board members to staff and, ultimately, the students. By promoting collective decision-making and legal compliance, this directive strengthens the foundation for efficient and ethical management of educational institutions. It stands as a testament to the government’s dedication to ensuring the smooth and effective functioning of educational boards, paving the way for sustainable improvements in the governance and operational capabilities of Sindh’s academic institutions.

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