Under the proposed law, the Cabinet Secretary in charge of education will constitute a selection panel, where the PSC will only have one representative. According to the proposed law, the selection panel shall advertise for the vacancies and publicise the applicants and shortlisted candidates. “The Cabinet Secretary shall upon receipt of the names forwarded appoint a candidate from any of the three qualified applicants. Muddled processYet, Section 39 of the Universities Act also empowers the Cabinet Secretary to appoint VCs. The Cabinet Secretary will also have powers to nullify appointments of council chairpersons and even transfer them.

Source: Standard Digital February 26, 2021 20:16 UTC