13. (1) A technological university shall have a chief officer (in this section, and Schedules 1 and 2, referred to as the “president”).

(2) The president shall be appointed by the technological university.

(3) The president may be removed from office by the technological university for stated reasons.

(4) Subject to this Act, the president shall hold office upon and subject to such terms and conditions (including terms and conditions relating to remuneration, allowances and superannuation) as may be determined by the technological university, subject to the approval of the Minister given with the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.

(5) The selection criteria, including experience, training and expertise appropriate to the functions of a president under this Act, and procedures in respect of the appointment of a president shall be established by the technological university and published in such manner as it considers appropriate.

(6) The provisions of Schedule 2 shall apply to a president.