Section 9Sec./Art. 9

The President of the Pampanga State University. - The Pampanga State University 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 of the Pampanga State University shall render full-time service for 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 Pampanga State University, 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 Pampanga State University, 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 Pampanga State University shall be in accordance with Republic Act No. 11466 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 of the President to perform the functions of the office, the Board shall designate an Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Pampanga State University, pending the appointment of a new President.

The President of the Pampanga State University shall be assisted by the following officials: Executive Vice President; Vice President for Academic Affairs; Vice President for Administration, and Finance; Vice President for Research, Innovation, Training, and Extension; and the Vice President for Student Affairs and Services who shall all be appointed by the Board upon the recommendation of the President of the Pampanga State University.