ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Charter for the East African University
16. The Chancellor
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
16. The Chancellor
(1)The Board of Trustees shall, in consultation with the Sponsor, appoint the Chancellor of the University.(2)A person who is appointed Chancellor shall hold office for a term of five years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term.(3)The Chancellor—(a)shall be the titular head of the University and shall, in the name of the University, confer degrees and award diplomas, certificates and any other awards of the University;(b)may from time to time, recommend to the Board of Trustees a visitation of the University in such a manner as shall be described in the statutes;(c)may from time to time give advice to the Council which the Chancellor considers necessary for the betterment of the University;(d)shall enjoy such powers and privileges and perform such other functions as may be provided in this Charter and the statutes.(4)The functions of the Chancellor under subparagraph (3) may in the absence or incapacity of the Chancellor be performed by the Chairperson of the Council for a period not exceeding three months.(5)The office of the Chancellor shall become vacant if the Chancellor—(a)resigns from office by notice in writing addressed to the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees;(b)is unable to, by reason of physical or mental infirmity, gross misconduct or conflict of interest, exercise the functions of the office to the satisfaction of the Board of Trustees;(c)is adjudged bankrupt or makes any arrangements or propositions with creditors generally; or