Politeknik Ungku Omar Act 1974 · Updated to 1 Jan 2006
16. Appointment, powers and duties of Principal
Official textFrom Laws of Malaysia Online, unchanged
There shall be a Principal of the Politeknik who shall be appointed by the Board with the concurrence of the Minister, on such terms and conditions as the Board may determine.
Principal
“Principal” means the Principal of the Politeknik appointed under section 16. Establishment of the Politeknik
The Principal shall be an ex-officio member of the Board and Chairman of the Board of Studies.
Board
“Board” means the Board of Governors of the Politeknik Ungku Omar constituted under section 5;
The Principal shall be the chief administrative and academic officer of the Politeknik and shall be responsible to the Board—
for the proper administration of the Politeknik in accordance with the policy of the Board;
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for the academic management of the Politeknik in accordance with the policy of the Board;
for the proper enforcement of regulations and by-laws;
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.
Terms defined in s 2
Board
Defined · s 2“Board” means the Board of Governors of the Politeknik Ungku Omar constituted under section 5;
Board of Studies
Defined · s 2“Board of Studies” means the Board of Studies of the Politeknik established under section 15;
Principal
Defined · s 2“Principal” means the Principal of the Politeknik appointed under section 16. Establishment of the Politeknik