(1) Each polytechnic shall have a governing body known as the Polytechnic Council.

(2) Subject to subsection (3) of this section, a Polytechnic Council is responsible for-

(a) the determination of the educational character and mission of the polytechnic;

(b) overseeing the activities of the polytechnic;

(c) safeguarding the assets of the polytechnic for the effective and efficient use of its resources;

(d) considering and approving annual estimates of income and expenditure of the polytechnic;

(e) the appointment, suspension or dismissal of the Vice-Principal, the Polytechnic Secretary and the appointment, suspension or dismissal of such other senior office holders as the Polytechnic Council may determine;

(f) the determination of the pay and conditions of service of the Vice-Principal, the Polytechnic Secretary and such other senior office holders as the Polytechnic Council may determine with prior approval of the Secretary for Finance;

(g) the establishment of such committees as may be necessary for the efficient despatch of its business; and

(h) such things as are incidental to the achievement of the aims and objectives of the polytechnic.

(3) For not less than five years and until such time as the Secretary for Education may determine, the powers provided under paragraphs (c), (d) and (e) shall be exercised by the Polytechnic Council in consultation with the Secretary.[As deleted by National board for Profesional and Technicain Examinations Act, 1994 (ACT 492) s. 26 (b)]