Section 9Sec./Art. 9

The College President. - The President shall serve for a term of four (4) years and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term: Provided, That in order to effect a smooth transition to a state college, the incumbent Vocational School Administrator of the Surallah National Agricultural School shall act as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) pending the appointment of the first President of the College. Within six (6) months from the date of approval of this Act, the Board shall constitute the Search Committee for the Presidency.

In case of vacancy in the Office of the President by reason of death, compulsory retirement, resignation, removal for cause or incapacity of the President to perform the functions of the office, the Board shall have the authority to designate an OIC of the College pending the appointment of a new President.

In case of vacancy in the Office of the President as mentioned in the immediately preceding paragraph, the successor or the OIC shall serve only for the unexpired portion of the term.

The powers and duties of the President of the College, in addition to those specifically provided in this Act, shall be those usually pertaining to the Office of the President of similar colleges, and those delegated by the Board.

The salary of the President of the College shall be in accordance with the Revised Compensation and Position Classification System as modified by Joint Resolution No. 4 dated June 17, 2009 and other pertinent budget and compensation laws, and shall be comparable to that being received by the Presidents of similar educational institutions.

The President of the College shall be assisted by a Vice President for Academic Affairs and a Vice President for Administration, who shall be appointed by the Board upon recommendation of the President.