Regulation 8 Appointment of chairman

The governing body of each central institution shall appoint a chairman from among the governors appointed under regulation 5(1)(a), who shall hold office until the expiry of such period as may be determined by the governing body, which period shall not extend beyond his period of office as a governor, or until he resigns from his office as chairman, or until he is removed from office as chairman by resolution of the governing body: Provided that if the chairman is deemed to have vacated office as governor under regulation 12 he shall also cease to hold office as chairman.

In the absence of the chairman the governing body may appoint one of their own number to preside at any meeting.