Section 3: Establishment and composition of the Council.

1 There is established for the Polytechnic a Governing Council (in this Act referred to as "the Council").

2 The Council shall consist of-
a a Chairman;
b four persons representing a variety of interests and broadly representatives of the whole Federation, at least one of whom shall be a woman;
c one person to represent the alumni association of the Polytechnic;
d a representative of the community where the Polytechnic is situated;
e the Rector;
f the Deputy Rectors;
g one person representing the Federal Ministry of Education;
h two persons, not below the rank of a Chief Lecturer, elected by the Academic Board from among its members; and
i three persons, not below the rank of a Senior Lecturer or its equivalent, elected by the Congregation from among its members in which one shall be a non-teaching staff.

3 The Chairman and members of the Council, other than ex-officio members, shall be-
a appointed by the President; and
b persons of proven integrity, knowledgeable and acquainted with the workings and traditions of the technical and vocational education.

4 Any member of the Council, other than an ex-officio member-
a shall hold office for three years at the first instance; and
b may be eligible for re-appointment for another three years and no more.

5 The governing structure of the Polytechnic shall consist of-
a Governing Council;
b Academic Board;
c Management Committee;
d School Board; and
e Departmental Board

6 The supplementary provisions set out in the Schedule to this Act, shall apply, in relation to the Council, the governing structure and other matters specified in the Schedule.