Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997)NoticesInstitutional Statute of the University of Fort HareChapter 3 : Office Bearers and Executive Management StructuresChancellor8. Term of Office |
| (1) | The Chancellor holds office for a term not exceeding five years. |
| (2) | A Chancellor may be re-elected, provided that a person may not serve as Chancellor for more than two consecutive five-year terms. |
| (3) | The term of office of the Chancellor is terminated in the event of— |
| (a) | expiry of the term of office; |
| (b) | death or incapacity; |
| (c) | resignation; or |
| (d) | removal from office by means of a resolution passed by at least two-thirds of the total number of serving members of the Council present at the meeting on account of misconduct (including a crime), incapacity to carry out his or her official functions, or on account of any other reason generally recognised by law. |
| (4) | Removal of the Chancellor from office is subject to the processes and procedures prescribed by this Statute, the Rules and legal prescripts in general. Without limiting the generality of subparagraph (4) the resolution contemplated in subparagraph (3)(d) may not be passed without prior notice to the Chancellor of the pending motion for his or her removal and the reasons therefor, and providing him or her with a reasonable opportunity to obtain assistance, to appear in person, and to present and dispute information and arguments. |
| (5) | If the office of Chancellor becomes vacant, the Council must, as soon as possible, elect a new Chancellor in accordance with the procedures prescribed in the Institutional Rules. |