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The Charter for Zetech University
16. The Chancellor
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
16. The Chancellor
(1)There shall be a Chancellor of the University who shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees in accordance with the provisions of this Charter and the Statutes.(2)The Chancellor shall, in addition to the responsibilities set out under section 38 of the Act—(a)be the titular head of the university and shall, in the name of the University, confer degrees and grant diplomas, certificates and other awards of the University;(b)may from time to time, recommend to the Board of Trustees a visitation of the University;(c)from time to time give advice to the Council which the Chancellor considers necessary for the betterment of the University; and(d)enjoy such powers and privileges and perform such other functions as may be provided in the Statutes.(3)A person appointed as a Chancellor shall be of high moral character and integrity in accordance with Chapter Six of the Constitution.(4)The functions of the Chancellor under subparagraph (2) 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 Board of Trustees;(b)is, by reason of physical or mental infirmity, unable to exercise the functions of his office to the satisfaction of the Board of Trustees;(c)is declared bankrupt or makes any arrangements or propositions with creditors generally;(d)fails to perform the duties of his office for a continuous period of six months without a valid reason; or