Statute of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
TITLE I - General Principles
Art. 5 - General principles of planning, organisation and verification
The University achieves its institutional purposes through the planning, coordination and verification criteria of the general objectives concerning its cultural, educational and scientific policy.
The University guarantees full compliance with the principles of democracy and representativeness in the constitution, functioning, dissolution or revocation of single and collegiate bodies, with methods, procedures and guarantees subject to specific discipline in the related regulations.
In compliance with the constitutional principle of equal opportunities between men and women in the access to offices and public positions, members appointed in the University bodies must provide for a balanced gender representation (not less than one third).
In accordance with the organisation of a network of offices, the University ensures the dissemination of the training offer and research facilities in the territories pertaining to the Modena and Reggio Emilia offices. In particular, the University participates in the promotion, organisation and implementation of cultural, training and research services, enhancing the role of higher university education in promoting the area.
In compliance with the principles of autonomy and within the scope of its public, educational and research purposes, the University can develop service activities for public and private users, governed by specific regulations.
For research, higher education and service activities, the University can establish university foundations in accordance with current legislation.
In accordance with its institutional purposes of teaching and research, the University contributes to the protection and promotion of the health of the individual and the community, establishing relationships inspired by the principle of loyal and effective collaboration with public and private bodies operating in National Health Service sector.
