Section 8: The Rector of each polytechnic

(1) There shall be a Rector of each polytechnic ("the Rector") who shall be appointed by the President in accordance with the provisions of this section.
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(2) Where a vacancy occurs in the post of Rector, the Council shall-
(a) advertise the vacancy in a reputable journal or widely read newspaper in Nigeria, specifying-
(i) the qualities of the person who may apply for the post; and
(ii) the 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 Chief Lecturer;
(iii) two members of the Academic Community of the college not below the rank of Chief Lecturer, to be selected by Council, to identify and draw up a short list of persons who are not likely to apply on their own volition because they feel that it is not proper to do so.
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(3) A Joint Council and Academic Board 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 Chief Lecturer, who were not members of the Search Team, shall consider the candidates on the short list drawn up under subsection (2) of this section through an examination of their curriculum vitae and interaction with them and recommend, through the Council, to the President, three candidates for his consideration.
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(4) The President shall appoint, as Rector, one of the candidates recommended to him under the provisions of subsection (3) of this section.
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(5) Subject to this Act and the general control of the Council, the Rector shall be the Chief Executive of the polytechnic and shall be charged with responsibility for matters relating to the day-to-day management operations of the polytechnic.
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(6) The Rector-
(a) shall hold office for a period of four years beginning with the effective date of his appointment and on such terms and conditions as may be specified in his letter of appointment;
(b) may be re-appointed for a further period of four years and no more.
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