Section 16: Appointment of the Deputy Rector.

(1) There shall be for the College a Deputy Rector.
(2) The Council shall appoint the Deputy Rector from among the Chief Lecturers in the College in one of the following ways-
(a) from a list of three candidates, in order of preference, submitted by the Rector; or
(b) on the recommendation of the Selection Board constituted for the College.
(3) The Selection Board referred to in subsection (2) shall-
(a) consist of-
(i) the Chairman of the Council;
(ii) the Rector;
(iii) two members of the Council not being members of the Academic Board; and
(iv) two members of the Academic Board; and
(b) make such inquiries as it deems fit before making the recommendation required under subsection (2) (b).
(4) The Deputy Rector shall-
(a) assist the Rector in the performance of his functions;
(b) perform the functions of the Rector when the post of Rector is vacant or if the Rector is for any reason absent or unable to perform his functions as Rector; and
(c) perform such other functions as the Rector may assign to him.
(5) The Deputy Rector-
(a) shall hold office for a term of two years and on such terms and conditions as may be specified in his letter of appointment; and
(b) may be re-appointed for another term of two years and no more.