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Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997)

Notices

Institutional Statute of the University of Fort Hare

Chapter 3 : Office Bearers and Executive Management Structures

Vice-Chancellor

13. Vacancy

 

(1) If the office of the Vice-Chancellor becomes vacant for whatever reason, the Council must appoint an acting Vice-Chancellor, from amongst the members of the Management Executive Committee, in accordance with the Rules and after consulting with Senate and Institutional Forum, to act as Vice-Chancellor until a new Vice-Chancellor takes up his or her appointment. A successor must be appointed not later than a year after the vacancy arose.

 

(2) An acting Vice-Chancellor will have the same duties, functions, powers and responsibilities as a Vice-Chancellor and will be accountable to the Council and should inform the Senate, the University community and the stakeholders of the University on the activities and performance of the University.

 

(3) The appointment of an acting Vice-Chancellor should not exceed 12 continuous months.