Section 9: 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, and any other person for the time being acting as chairman of the Council.

2 Subject to sections 7, 8 and 14 of this Act, the Vice-Chancellor shall:
a have the general function, in addition to any other function conferred on him oy this Act or otherwise, of directing the activities of the University; and
b be the chief executive and academic officer of the University and ex-officio Chairman of the Senate.