Section 8: Functions of the Vice-Chancellor.

1 The Vice-Chancellor shall, in relation to the University, take precedence before all other members of the University except the Chancellor, Pro- Chancellor and any other person acting as Chairman of the Council.

2 Subject to sections 6, 7 and 14, the Vice-Chancellor shall-
a have the general function, in addition to any other function conferred on him by this Act of directing the activities of the University;
b be the Chief Executive, Accounting Officer of the University and ex-officio Chairman of the Senate.
c be the Chairman of the University Tenders' Board responsible for approving the conduct of public procurement of goods, works and services within the approved threshold; and
d establish and appoint members of the Tenders' Board in line with the extant Public Procurement Rules and Regulations.