Section 5December 13, 1989, Sec./Art. 5

The head of the State College shall be known as the President of the Davao Oriental State College of Science and Technology who shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees. He shall hold office for a term of six (6) years without reappointment, unless he reaches the age of retirement or earlier removed for cause or 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 State 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, his successor shall hold office for the unexpired term but in no case shall his term be more than six (6) years.

His salary shall be fixed by the Board of Trustees comparable to that being received by the President of similar educational institutions of like enrollment and standing.

The powers and duties of the President of the State College, in addition to those specifically provided for in this Act, shall be those usually pertaining to the office of the president of a state college or university.