Section 14: Tenure and procedure for the removal of provost

(1) The Provost may be removed from office by the Council on grounds of gross misconduct or inability to discharge the functions of the office as a result of infirmity of the body or mind, at the initiative of the Council, Senate or the Congregation after due process.
(2) When the proposal for the removal of the Provost is made, the Council shall constitute a Joint Committee of Council and Academic Board which shall consist of:
(a) three members of the Council, one of whom shall be the Chairman of the Committee;
(b) two members of Academic Board; and
(c) the Registrar, who shall serve as Secretary.
(3) If the ground for the removal is based on infirmity of the body or mind, the Council shall seek appropriate medical opinion to determine the incapacitation of the Provost.
(4) The Committee shall-
(a) conduct investigation into the allegations made against the Provost, and
(b) report its findings to the Council.
(5) The Council may, if the allegations are proved, remove the Provost or apply any other disciplinary action it may deem fit and notify the Visitor accordingly, provided that a Provost who is removed has a right of appeal to the Visitor.
(6) There shall be no Sole Administrator in the Colleges of Education system.
(7) In any case of a vacancy in the office of the Provost, the Council shall appoint a Deputy Provost in an acting capacity on the recommendation of the Academic Board.
(8) An Acting Provost in all circumstances shall not be in office for more than six months.