Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997)NoticesInstitutional Statute of North West UniversityChapter 3 : Office Bearers of University62. Appointment |
ACADEMIC DIRECTORS
| (1) | The responsible executive dean may appoint an academic director in each academic unit after complying with the consultation and evaluation procedure prescribed by the rules. |
| (2) | The term of office of an academic director must be determined by the relevant executive dean after consultation with the appointee and must be fixed contractually, but may not be less than three years and not more than seven years. |
| (3) | An academic director is eligible for re-appointment in accordance with the rules. |
| (4) | The responsible executive dean may designate another suitable person to perform the functions of the office during the absence of an academic director. |
| (5) | An academic director may be discharged on the grounds of— |
| (a) | operational requirements; |
| (b) | serious misconduct; or |
| (c) | incapacity. |