# The Glasgow Caledonian University Order of Council 2010, Article 27: Principal and Vice-Chancellor

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(1) There is to be a Principal of the University who is also the Vice-Chancellor. The Principal and Vice-Chancellor is the chief academic and executive officer of the University. In the absence of the Chancellor or during a vacancy in that office, the Principal and Vice-Chancellor may exercise and perform all the functions of the Chancellor.
(2) The Principal and Vice-Chancellor is to be appointed by the University Court in a manner to be determined by the University Court from time to time.
(3) The Principal and Vice-Chancellor has responsibility for the organisation and management of the University and the appointment, promotion and discipline of staff and such other functions as the University Court may delegate to him or her in accordance with article 7, provided that those functions must be discharged by the Principal and Vice-Chancellor subject to the general control and direction of the University Court.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2010/198/article/27 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/glasgow-caledonian-university-order-of-council-2010/article-27
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