Section 9: Deputy Rectors

(1) There shall be for each polytechnic a Deputy Rector.
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(2) The Council shall appoint the Deputy Rector from among the chief lecturers in the polytechnic 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 a Selection Board constituted under this section for that purpose; or
(c) on the nomination of the Rector.
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(3) The Selection Board referred to in subsection (2) of this section 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;
(iv) two members of the Academic Board; and
(b) make such inquiries as it deems fit before making the commendation required under that subsection.
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(4) The Deputy Rector-
(a) shall assist the Rector in the performance of his functions;
(b) act in the place 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, from time to time, assign to him.
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(5) The Deputy Rector-
(a) shall hold office for a period of two years beginning from the effective date of his appointment and on such terms and conditions as may be specified in his letter of appointment; and
(b) may be re-appointed for one further period of two years and no more.
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