Section 9Sec./Art. 9

The College President. - The ZSPSC 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 ZSPSC President shall render full-time service for four (4) years and may be reappointed to another term:

Within six (6) months before the expiration of the term of office of the incumbent President of the ZSPSC, 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 ZSPSC, in addition to those specifically provided in this Act, shall be those usually pertaining to the Office of the President of colleges and those delegated by the Board.

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

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 designate an Officer-in-Charge of the ZSPSC, pending the appointment of the President.

The President of the ZSPSC shall be assisted by a Vice President for Academic Affairs, a Vice President for Administration, Planning and Finance; and a Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension.They shall all be appointed by the Board upon the recommendation of the President of the ZSPSC.