7. Officers of the University.~ The following shall be the officers of the University namely:~

a. the Chancellor

b. the Pro~Chancellor; and

c. the Rector.

8. The Chancellor.~

1. His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan shall be the first Chancellor of the University and shall be succeeded by the Chairman of Aga Khan Foundation for the time being.

2. The Chancellor shall, when present, preside at convocations of the University and meetings at which business of the University is transacted.

3. Every proposal to confer an honorary degree shall be subject to confirmation by the Chancellor.

9. The Pro~Chancellor.~

1. The Pro~Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor for such period and on such terms and conditions as the Chancellor may determine.

2. At any time when the office of Chancellor is vacant, or the Chancellor is absent or is unable to perform the functions of his office due to any cause, the Pro~Chancellor shall act for him.

3. The Pro~Chancellor shall perform such other functions as may be entrusted to him by the Chancellor.

10. The Rector.~

1. The Rector shall be appointed by the Chancellor for such period and on such terms and conditions as the Chancellor may determine.

2. The Rector shall be the chief academic and administrative officer of the University and shall have overall responsibility for the direction, organisation, administration and programmes of the University in accordance with the guidelines and general policies formulated by the Board and for the implementation of the decisions and policies of the Board; in particular, he shall:~

a. submit the plans of work and budget estimates of the University for the approval of the Board;

b. direct the activities connected with the execution of programmes for instruction, training, research, demonstration and service and authorise expenditure provided for in the budget as approved by the Board;

c. appoint, with the approval of the Board where necessary, teachers, officers and members of the staff of the University and such other persons as may be necessary in accordance with policies and procedures approved by the Board so as to ensure the highest intellectual and moral qualitites in the person appointed;

d. submit to the Board in accordance with the rules of procedure framed by it, reports on the activities of the University and the execution of the plans of work;

e. prepare and revise from time to time rules and regulations for the efficient and effective operation of the University, and

f. provide the necessary services to the Board.