Section 10Sec./Art. 10

The University President. - The BulSU shall be headed by a President who shall be appointed by the Board, subject to its guidelines, qualifications and standards, and based on the recommendation of a search committee duly constituted for the purpose of selecting the President.

The President shall render full-time service and shall have a term of four (4) years and may be reappointed to another term.

Within six (6) months before the expiration of the term of office of the President of the BulSU, the Board shall constitute the Search Committee for the Presidency, and shall ensure the appointment or reappointment of a President on or before the expiration of the term.

The powers and duties of the President of the BulSU, in addition to those specifically provided for in this Act, shall include those usually pertaining to the Office of the President of similar state universities and colleges and those delegated by the Board.

The salary of the President of the BulSU shall be in accordance with Republic Act No. 11466, or the "Salary Standardization Law of 2019", and such other laws amendatory thereto, which may hereinafter be enacted, and on the joint circular for state universities and colleges' leveling instruments, and guidelines of the CHED and the DBM.

In case of a vacancy in the office of the President by reason of death, compulsory retirement, resignation, removal for cause, or incapacity to perform the functions of the office, the Board shall designate an Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the BulSU, pending the appointment of a new President: Provided, That the OIC shall serve only during the unexpired portion of the term.

The President of the BulSU shall be assisted by the following officials: Executive Vice President; Vice President for Academic Affairs; Vice President for Administration, Planning, and Finance; Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension; Vice President for Linkages, Production, and Research Generation; and the Vice President for Quality Assurance. They shall all be appointed by the Board upon the recommendation of the President of the BulSU.