Section 9December 26, 1991, Sec./Art. 9

The University shall be headed by a President to be appointed by the President of the Philippines upon recommendation of the Board 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 or incapacitated to discharge the duties of the office.

In case of vacancy in the Office of the President of the University by reason of death, resignation, incapacity of the President of the University to perform the functions of his office, or removal for cause, the Board shall have the authority to designate an officer-in-charge of the University pending the appointment of a successor. The new President of the University shall hold office for the unexpired term but in no case shall his term be more than six (6) years subject to the provision of the pending paragraph.

The powers and duties of the President of the University, in addition to those specially provided in this Act, shall be those usually pertaining to the Office of the President of the University.

The salary of the President of the University shall be fixed by the Board and shall be comparable to that being received by the President of similar educational institution of like enrollment and standing.