(1) The *Chairperson shall be appointed by the Sponsoring Body with the consent of the State Government for a period of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office ***and shall not be eligible for re-appointment:
* Substituted vide Section 3 of the Rajasthan Private Universities’ Laws (Amendment) Act, 2010 w.e.f. 16.6.2010.
*** Deleted vide the Rajasthan Private Universities’ Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (Act No. 3 of 2013) w.e.f. March 25, 2013 10
Provided that a *Chairperson shall notwithstanding the expiration of his term continue to hold office until his successor enters upon the office.
(2) Any vacancy in the office of *Chairperson shall be filled within six months from the date of such vacancy.
(3) The *Chairperson shall, by virtue of his office, be the head of the University.
(4) The *Chairperson shall, if present, preside at the meetings of the Board of Management and at the convocation of the University for conferring degrees, diplomas or other academic distinctions.
(5) The *Chairperson shall have the following powers, namely:-
(a) to call for any information or record in connection with the affairs of the University;
(b) to appoint the *President;
(c) to remove the *President in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (8) of section 13; and
(d) such other powers as may be prescribed by the Statutes.