The University President.
Section 9
SEC. 9. The University President. - The SSU shall be headed by a President who shall be appointed by the Board, subject to its guidelines, qualifications and standards, and based on the recommendation of a Search Committee duly constituted for the purpose of selecting the President. The SSU President shall render full-time service for four (4) years and may be reappointed to another term. Within six (6) months before the expiration of the term of office of the incumbent President of the SSU, the Board shall constitute the Search Committee for the Presidency and shall ensure the appointment or reappointment of a President on or before the expiration of the term. The powers and duties of the President of the SSU, in addition to those specifically provided in this Act, shall be those usually pertaining to the Office of the President of universities and those delegated by the Board. The salary of the President of the SSU shall be in accordance with Republic Act No. 11466, and by such other laws amendatory thereto which may hereinafter be enacted, the joint circular for state universities and colleges' leveling instruments, and guidelines of the CHED and the DBM. In case of vacancy in the Office of the President by reason of death, compulsory retirement, resignation, removal for cause, or incapacity of the President to perform the functions of the office, the Board shall designate an Officer-in-Charge of the SSU, pending the appointment of the President. The President of the SSU shall be assisted by the following officials: Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President for Administration, Planning, and Finance; and Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension. They shall all be appointed by the Board upon the recommendation of the President of the SSU.