ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Africa International University Charter
12. The Chancellor
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
12. The Chancellor
(1)There shall be a University Chancellor appointed by the Board.(2)The Chancellor shall serve for a period not exceeding six years and shall be eligible for reappointment for one further term of six years.(3)The Chancellor shall—(a)be the titular head of the University and, in the name of the University, confer degrees and grant diplomas, certificates and other awards of the University;(b)from time to time, in consultation with the Council, direct an inspection of the University or an inquiry into the teaching, research or any other work of the University, if necessary, or as assigned by the Board;(c)arrange for visitation into the general administration and organization of the University as provided for under the Statutes;(d)enjoy such powers and privileges and perform such other functions as may be provided for in the Statutes; and(e)give advice to the Board which he or she considers necessary for the betterment of the University.(4)In the event of incapacity of the Chancellor, the Board, in consultation with the Council, shall appoint such other person as it may consider necessary to perform those functions during his or her absence or incapacity.(5)The office of the Chancellor shall fall vacant—(a)upon the expiry of the term as provided under this Charter;(b)if, by notice in writing addressed to the Chairperson of the Board, the Chancellor resigns;(c)if the Board is satisfied that the Chancellor is, by reason of physical, mental infirmity, misconduct or conflict of interest, unable to exercise the functions of his or her office;(d)if the Chancellor is adjudged bankrupt or makes any arrangements or propositions with creditors generally;(e)if the Chancellor fails to perform the duties of his or her office for a continuous period of six months without a valid reason; or(f)upon the Chancellor's death.