Section 10: The Rector of the School

(1) There shall be a Rector of the School (in this Act referred to as "the Rector") who shall be appointed by the Council, in accordance with the provisions of this section.
(2) Where a vacancy exists in the post of Rector, the Council shall -
(a) advertise the vacancy in a reputable journal or a widely read newspaper in Nigeria specifying -
the qualifications 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, and
(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, and
(iii) two members of the academic community of the School not below the rank of Chief Lecturer to be selected by the Council, to identify and draw up a short list of suitable person who are not likely to apply for the post for any reason whatsoever.