The Vice-Chancellor of the University is appointed by the University Council in accordance with the provisions of the University Charter. The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive of the University and is the academic and administrative head of the University; have overall responsibility for the direction, organization, administration and programmes of the University; and has the following responsibilities and duties; 1. direct, promote and co-ordinate the activities of the University; 2. is responsible for academic, administrative, financial and development of the University 3. is the accounting officer of the University; 4. act as the representative of the University and be its Spokesperson in its external relations; and 5. is an ex-officio of the Council.