(1) There is at least one deputy chancellor of the University.
(2) The Council must appoint a person to be a deputy chancellor of the University when there is a vacancy in that office.
(3) A deputy chancellor holds office—
(a) for a term not exceeding 5 years fixed by the Council in accordance with the university statutes and is eligible for reappointment; and
(b) on the conditions determined by the Council in accordance with the university statutes and university regulations.
(4) A deputy chancellor is to act as Chancellor—
(a) in the absence of the Chancellor; or
(b) during any vacancy in the office of Chancellor; or
(c) during the inability of the Chancellor to act; or
(d) at any other time with the consent of the Chancellor.
(5) When acting as Chancellor, a deputy chancellor has all the powers and duties of the Chancellor.