Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997)NoticesInstitutional Statute of the University of Fort HareChapter 3 : Office Bearers and Executive Management StructuresChancellor6. Functions of Chancellor |
| (1) | The Chancellor shall be the titular head of the University and shall exercise no executive powers. |
| (2) | The Chancellor shall confer all degrees and award all diplomas and certificates in the name of the University. |
| (3) | In the absence of the Chancellor, degrees shall be conferred by the Vice-Chancellor or by one of the Deputy Vice-Chancellors; and diplomas and certificates shall be awarded by officials designated to do so by the Council. |
| (4) | The Chancellor performs such other functions as assigned to him or her by the Council. |
| (5) | The Chancellor must at all times, embody the aspirations and values of the University and actively advance the interest of the University. |