Section 9Sec./Art. 9

The administration of the University shall be vested in the president of the University who shall render full-time service. He shall be appointed by the Board upon recommendation of the Committee on Higher Education, in consultation with a duly constituted search committee. He shall have a term of four (4) years and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term: Provided, however, That this proviso notwithstanding, in order to effect a smooth transition to a university, the chairman of the CHED shall appoint an officer-in-charge pending the appointment of the first University president.

In case of vacancy in the office of the president by reason of death, resignation, 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. If the successor shall serve for a period of more than two (2) years, then such shall be considered as one full term for the successor.

The powers and duties of the president of the University, in addition to those specifically provided in this Act, shall be those usually pertaining to the office of the president of similar universities.

The salary of the president of the University shall be in accordance with the Revised Compensation and Position Classification System and shall be comparable to that being received by similar educational institutions of like enrollment and standing.