Section 8: The Director General
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8. The Director General
(1) The Director-General shall—
(a) hold office for a period of 5 years renewable for any further period
and on such terms and conditions as the Board may determine;
(b) in the absence of the President, preside at a Convocation and confer
degrees, diplomas or other academic qualifications upon persons entitled to receive them;
(c) exercise control over the affairs of the University of Technology; and
(d) ensure the faithful observance of the provisions of this Act, the Statutes and the regulations.
(2) The Director-General may delegate any of his powers and duties, other
than this power of delegation, to any person or body of persons.
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(3) In the absence of the Director-General, the Board may appoint a person
(whether or not a member of the Board) to act as Director-General.
(4) The Acting Director-General shall have all the powers and duties of the
Director-General.