Official Gazette Date: 13.07.2020
ISTANBUL SABAHATTIN ZAIM UNIVERSITY NUCLEAR
SENSORS AND ROBOTICS RESEARCH AND
AND APPLICATION REGULATION
PART ONE
Purpose, Scope, Basis and Definitions
Purpose
ARTICLE 1 – (1) The purpose of this Regulation is to set out the procedures and principles concerning the objectives, fields of activity, governing bodies, the duties of the governing bodies and the working methods of the Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University Nuclear Sensors and Robotics Research and Application Centre.
Scope
ARTICLE 2 – (1) This Regulation covers the provisions concerning the objectives, fields of activity, governing bodies, the duties of the governing bodies and the working methods of the Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University Nuclear Sensors and Robotics Research and Application Centre.
Legal Basis
ARTICLE 3 – (1) This Regulation has been prepared on the basis of sub-subparagraph (2) of subparagraph (d) of the first paragraph of Article 7 and Article 14 of Higher Education Law No. 2547 dated 4/11/1981.
Definitions
ARTICLE 4 – (1) In this Regulation;
a) Advisory Board: The Advisory Board of the Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University Nuclear Sensors and Robotics Research and Application Centre,
b) Centre (NAR): The Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University Nuclear Sensors and Robotics Research and Application Centre,
c) Director: The Director of the Center,
ç) Rector: The Rector of Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University,
d) University: Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University,
e) Executive Board: The Executive Board of the Center,
shall have the meanings set out above.
PART TWO
Objectives and Fields of Activity of the Center
Objectives and fields of activity of the Centre
ARTICLE 5 – (1) The objectives and fields of activity of the Centre are as follows:
a) To enable the development in Türkiye of systems in which nuclear sensors and robotic systems are used together, and to carry out research, application and development work.
b) To conduct research and carry out R&D activities in the field of robotics and intelligent systems in Türkiye.
c) To carry out research, application and development work in the field of nuclear radiation sensors and their applications.
ç) To develop national and domestic advanced technologies for radiation sensors.
d) To build the necessary knowledge base and infrastructure in order to assist private sector and industrial organisations with their needs in this field and to encourage them to invest, and to provide the necessary R&D support to investors.
e) To strengthen the Centre's infrastructure by participating in national and international projects.
f) To train the specialist personnel required in the field of nuclear sensors and robotic systems and to provide education in this field.
g) To develop systems aimed at increasing safety in nuclear energy and technologies and at preventing radiation-related threats and hazards.
ğ) To take the lead in identifying and developing new fields of work by drawing on international developments and expertise.
h) To take the lead in developing critical technologies in the field of nuclear sensors and robotic systems.
ı) To conduct scientific studies and R&D activities in the field of nuclear technology, robotics and intelligent systems, and to follow national and international work carried out in these areas.
i) To design and develop the crystal growth equipment required for the domestic production of the crystals used in sensor manufacturing.
j) To conduct and/or support research for the formation and maintenance of high-technology policies that make use of the country's resources and are in line with national interests.
PART THREE
Governing Bodies of the Center and Their Duties
Governing bodies of the Center
ARTICLE 6 – (1) The governing bodies of the Centre are as follows:
a) The Director.
b) The Executive Board.
c) Advisory Board.
Director and duties
ARTICLE 7 – (1) The Director is appointed by the Rector for a term of three years from among the full-time faculty members of the University. A Director whose term has expired may be reappointed by the same procedure. Upon the proposal of the Director, the Rector appoints two deputy directors from among the faculty members of the University. The deputy director undertakes the duties assigned by the Director. In the absence of the Director, the deputy director acts on the Director's behalf. If the Director is absent from duty for more than six months, their term of office automatically ends and a new Director is appointed.
(2) The duties of the Director are as follows:
a) To represent the Center.
b) To ensure that the work of the Center is carried out and developed in an orderly manner.
c) To call the Board of Directors to meetings, prepare the agenda for these meetings, chair the meetings, and implement Board of Directors decisions.
ç) To call the Advisory Board to a meeting when necessary.
d) To submit a report to the Rector on the general situation and functioning of the Centre at the end of each year.
Executive Board
ARTICLE 8 – (1) The Executive Board consists of a total of five members: the Director, the deputy directors and two members to be appointed by the Rector from among the University's faculty members working in the relevant field. These members are appointed by the Rector for a term of three years. A member whose term has expired may be reappointed by the same procedure. A new member is appointed to replace a member who leaves the Executive Board before the end of their term, to serve for the remainder of that term.
(2) The Executive Board convenes at least twice a year and decisions are taken by a majority vote of those attending the meeting. In the event of a tie, the majority is deemed to have been achieved in the direction of the Director's vote. Decisions of the Executive Board are kept open for review by the members of the Advisory Board. In addition, a copy of these decisions is sent to the Rector and to the relevant units.
(3) The duties of the Board of Directors are as follows:
a) To make decisions regarding the work and management of the Center.
b) To discuss and decide on proposals from the Director and Board of Directors members.
c) To make decisions on matters relating to research, publications, and other fields of work.
Advisory Board
ARTICLE 9 – (1) The Advisory Board consists of a maximum of ten members drawn from representatives of the University and of other institutions and organisations that carry out work in line with the Centre's fields of activity or that are considered likely to contribute to the Centre through their work. The members of the Advisory Board are appointed by the Rector for a term of three years upon the proposal of the Executive Board. Members whose terms have expired may be reappointed.
(2) The Advisory Board convenes once a year in an ordinary meeting, upon the Director's invitation and under the Director's chairmanship. The Director may call the Advisory Board to an extraordinary meeting when deemed necessary. Within the scope of the agenda prepared by the Director, the Advisory Board makes advisory decisions in line with the Center's purposes and provides opinions and recommendations regarding the Center's activities.
PART FOUR
Miscellaneous and Final Provisions
Personnel requirements
ARTICLE 10 – (1) The Centre's need for academic, technical and administrative staff is met by personnel appointed by the Rector upon the proposal of the Director pursuant to Article 13 of Law No. 2547.
Authorizing officer
ARTICLE 11 – (1) The spending authority of the Centre is the Rector. The Rector may delegate this authority to the Director.
Cases not provided for in this Regulation
ARTICLE 12 – (1) In cases not covered by this Regulation, the provisions of Law No. 2547 and other relevant legislation shall apply.
Entry into force
ARTICLE 13 – (1) This Regulation enters into force on the date of its publication.
Execution
ARTICLE 14 – (1) The provisions of this Regulation are executed by the Rector of Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University.