Transitional provisions

44. Notwithstanding anything contained in any other provisions of this Act and the Statutes,

1. (a) The first Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chairman in consultation with the Vice-Chairman and the said officer shall hold office for a term of three years;
2. (b) The first Registrar and the first Finance Officer shall be appointed by the Chairman in consultation with the Vice-Chairman who shall hold office for a term of three years;
3. (c) The first Board of Governors shall hold office for a term not exceeding three years; and
4. (d) The first Board of Management, the first Finance Committee and the first Academic Council shall be constituted by the Chairman in consultation with the Vice-Chairman for a term of three years.