Section 9 - The Deans, Chairs of Boards of Studies and Faculties

1. Each Board of Studies and Faculty shall have a Dean who shall act as Chair.

2. The Dean of each Board of Studies and Faculty shall be appointed by the Council, on the nomination of a joint appointing committee of Council and Senate.

3. The Dean of each Board and Faculty shall hold office for such period and upon such conditions as to re-appointment or otherwise as shall from time to time be prescribed by Ordinance.

4. The Dean of each Faculty shall be an ex officio Member of all Committees of the Board or Faculty and shall present candidates for Degrees (except Honorary Degrees) in the subjects of the Board or Faculty.

5. The Dean of each Board and Faculty may be instructed by the Vice-Chancellor or the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost to take a specific institutional leadership role outside their role in the Board of Studies and Faculty. Where this is the case the formal title of Dean will change to Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean.

6. A Dean may resign office by writing addressed to the Council.