ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Charter for Daystar University
14. The Chancellor
Edition: 2023-12-22 · In force
14. The Chancellor
(1)The Sponsor shall, on the recommendation of the Council and Senate, and as specified in the Statutes, appoint a Chancellor of the University.(2)The person appointed as Chancellor shall fulfill the requirements as provided for in the Act and must possess at least a doctoral degree from a recognized university.(3)The Chancellor shall hold office for a period of five years, and shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term.(4)The Chancellor—(a)shall promote continually the University’s holistic progress and advancement in accordance with the University’s Christian philosophy, this Charter and the Statutes;(b)shall 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;(c)may from time to time, recommend to the Sponsor a Visitation of the University;(d)may from time to time give advice to the Council, which the Chancellor considers necessary for the betterment of the University;(e)shall enjoy such powers and privileges and perform such functions as the Sponsor may approve in consultation with the Council;(5)In the absence of the Chancellor, the Chairman of the Council may act as Chancellor and perform any of the duties under section 14 (2)(b) of this Charter for a period not longer than three months.