ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Aga Khan University-Kenya Charter
21. The Vice-Chancellor
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
21. The Vice-Chancellor
(1)The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed upon such terms and conditions of service as the Council shall determine.(2)The Vice-Chancellor shall be required to be the holder of a Doctor of Philosophy degree and shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the University.(3)The Vice-Chancellor shall—(a)be the academic and administrative head of the University;(b)have the overall responsibility for the direction, organization, administration and programmes of the University; and(c)have such responsibilities and duties as may be provided for in the Charter.(4)The Vice-Chancellor shall, with the support and assistance of the University Management Board and the Senate, and in accordance with the guidelines and general policies formulated by the Council from time to time and for the implementation of the decisions and policies of the Council—(a)submit the plans of work and budget estimates of the University for the approval of the Council;(b)direct the activities connected with the execution of programmes for instruction, training, research, demonstration, and service and authorize expenditure provided for in the budget as approved by the Council;(c)appoint, with the approval of the Council where necessary, members of the academic and administrative staff of the University and such other personnel as may be necessary in accordance with policies and procedures approved by the Council so as to ensure the highest intellectual and moral qualities and appropriate qualifications in the persons appointed;(d)submit to the Council, in accordance with the rules of procedure framed by it, report on the activities of the University and the execution of the plans of work;(e)prepare and revise from time to time rules and regulations for the efficient and effective operation of the University;(f)provide the necessary services to the Council; and(g)act for and on behalf of the University as required and necessary.(5)The Vice-Chancellor may, subject to the approval of the Council, assign or delegate such of his powers and functions under the Charter to such persons as the Vice- Chancellor may determine. Every such person shall report, and be responsible, to the Vice-Chancellor, who shall be responsible to the Council.(6)The Vice-Chancellor shall perform such other functions as may be assigned or delegated to the Vice-Chancellor by the Council from time to time.