Section 8October 13, 1989, Sec./Art. 8

The head of the University shall be the President of the Tarlac State University (TSU). He shall be appointed by the Board of Regents and shall hold office for a term of six (6) years without reappointment, unless he reaches the age of retirement or earlier removed for cause of incapacitated to discharge the duties of the office. In case of vacancy by reason of death, resignation, removal for cause or incapacity of the President to perform the functions of his office, the Board shall have the authority to designate an officer-in-charge of the University pending the appointment of a new President.

In case of vacancy in the office of the President as mentioned in the immediately preceding paragraph, his successor shall hold office for the unexpired term but in no case shall his term be more than six (6) years.

The incumbent President of the College, if qualified, shall be the first President of the Tarlac State University (TSU).

The powers and duties of the President of the University shall be those usually pertaining to the office of a president of a university.