Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997)NoticesInstitutional Statute of the University of Fort HareChapter 3 : Office Bearers and Executive Management StructuresVice-Chancellor13. 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. |