(1) There is a Chancellor of the University who is appointed by the Council.

(2) The Chancellor is the head of the University and takes precedence over the other officers of the University.

(3) The Chancellor shall hold office for a term of five years and is eligible for re-appointment for another term only.

(4) The Chancellor shall preside at Congregations, meetings and ceremonies of the University at which the Chancellor is present.

(5) The Chancellor shall be served with the summons, minutes and other documents related to meetings of the Council and may attend the meetings of the Council.

(6) The Chancellor shall confer on qualified persons, degrees, diplomas and certificates awarded by the University in accordance with this Act and the procedures prescribed by the Statutes of the University.

(7) The Chancellor may delegate functions under subsection (6) by directions in writing to the University Council.

(8) Without limiting the functions of the Chancellor, where the integrity and well-being of the University are threatened by any matter, the Chancellor may in consultation with the Council intervene.