Malaysia legislation
Section 16
Section 16
Appointment, powers and duties of Principal
(2)
The Principal shall be an ex-officio member of the Board and Chairman of the Board of Studies.
(3)
The Principal shall be the chief administrative and academic officer of the Politeknik and shall be responsible to the Board—
(a)
for the proper administration of the Politeknik in accordance with the policy of the Board;
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(b)
for the academic management of the Politeknik in accordance with the policy of the Board;
(c)
for the proper enforcement of regulations and by-laws;
(d)
for the welfare and discipline of the academic and non-academic staff and students of the Politeknik, and for such purposes the Principal shall have, subject to the provisions of this Act, all such powers as are necessary or expedient.
Power of Minister to make regulations