# The Colleges of Education (Scotland) Regulations 1987, Regulation 27: Powers and duties of the principal: general


(1) The principal shall have under his direct control, and shall be responsible to the governing body for, the whole organisation and discipline of a college.
(2) In the absence of the principal, his powers and duties under these Regulations shall be exercised by the vice-principal, or where there is more than one vice-principal by the vice-principal nominated by the governing body to substitute for the principal in exercising those powers and duties.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/309/regulation/27 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/colleges-of-education-scotland-regulations-1987/regulation-27
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