According to the third article of the regulation governing the affairs of Saudi university employees and the like, a permanent committee is formed in each university for the affairs of teaching assistants, lecturers, language teachers and research assistants, chaired by the Vice Rector for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research. Its formation and appointment of its members shall be issued by a decision of the University Council based on a recommendation from the Rector of the University, and the Committee shall submit its recommendations to the Council.