Section 8: Rectors.

1 There is for the Polytechnic a Rector (in this Act referred to as "the Rector") who shall be appointed by the President in accordance with the provisions of this section.

2 Where a vacancy occurs in the post of the Rector, the Council shall-
a advertise the vacancy, not later than six months to the expiration of the advertise the vacancy, not later than six months to the expiration of the term of the sitting Rector in at least two national newspapers in Nigeria, specifying the-
(i) qualifications of the persons who may apply for the post, which shall be a Chief Lecturer in the Polytechnic sector with at least five years of experience on that position among other criteria, and
(ii) terms and conditions of service applicable to the post, and thereafter, draw up a short list of suitable candidates for consideration;
b constitute a Search Team consisting of-
(i) a member of the Council, not being a member of the Academic Board, as Chairman,
(ii) two members of the Academic Board, not below the rank of a Chief Lecturer, and
(iii) two members of the academic staff not below the rank of a Chief Lecturer, to be elected from among its members.


3 A Joint Council, Academic Board and Congregation Selection Board consisting of-
a the Chairman of the Council;
b two members of the Council not being members of the Academic Board;
c two members of the Academic Board, not below the rank of a Chief Lecturer, who were not members of the Search Team, elected among its members; and shall consider the candidates on the short list drawn up under subsection (2) through an examination of their curriculum vitae and interaction with them and recommend, in order of performance ranking, through the Council, to the President three candidates for his consideration.
d two members of the Congregation, not below the rank of a Chief Lecturer, who were not members of the Search Team, elected among its members,

4 The President shall appoint, as Rector, one of the candidates recommended to him under subsection (3).

5 Subject to this Act and the general control of the Council, the Rector is the Chief Executive of the Polytechnic and is charged with general responsibility for matters relating to the administration of the Polytechnic.

6 The Rector shall hold office-
a for a single term of five years beginning with the effective date of his appointment; and
b on such terms and conditions as may be specified in his letter of appointment.

7 The Rector shall-
a have power to exercise general authority over staff;
b be responsible for discipline in the Polytechnic; and
c have his remuneration determined by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission.