(1) The Council shall consist of-

(a) a Chairman, who shall be a person of wide academic and administrative experience;

(b) one person with extensive experience in university work;

(c) two heads of universities and university colleges in Ghana representing the universities and university colleges on a rotational basis;

(d) a principal of a Polytechnic in Ghana representing the polytechnics on a rotational basis;

(e) a representative of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research;

(f) Chairman, National Board of Accreditation;

(g) Chairman, National Teacher Training Council;

(h) one representative of the Association of Ghana Industries;

(i) one person with considerable experience of schools administration in Ghana;

(j) a representative of the National Development Planning Commission;

(k) a representative of the Minister for Finance;

(l) a representative of the Minister for Education;

(m) a representative of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences;

(n) a representative of the Minister for Employment and Social Welfare; and

(o) four other persons at least two of whom shall be women.

(2) The Chairman and members of the Council shall be appointed by the President acting in consultation with the Council of State.

(3) The Chairman shall hold office for four years and is eligible for re-appointment.