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Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997)

Chapter 6 : Ministerial interventions in Higher Education Institutions

49H. Termination of term of office of administrator

 

(1) The term of office of an administrator is terminated in the event of—
(a) the constitution of the council of the higher education institution in accordance with the institutional statute of the higher education institution concerned;
(b) the expiry of term of appointment;
(c) death or incapacity;
(d) resignation; or
(e) removal from office by the Minister.

 

(2) The decision contemplated in subsection (1)(e) must be taken with due observance of the provisions of PAJA.

 

(3) The Minister may in instances where the term of office of an administrator is terminated in accordance with subsection (1)(b) to (e) appoint a new administrator after consultation with the principal of the higher education institution concerned for the remainder of the term of office of the previous incumbent.

 

(4) Sections 49BA, 49D, 49F and 49G apply with the changes required by the context to an appointment made as contemplated in subsection (3).

 

[Section 49H inserted by section 28 of Notice No. 21, GG 40548, dated 17 January 2017]