The Vice-Chancellor is the university's chief executive officer, with overall responsibility for academic and administrative affairs. By virtue of office, the Vice-Chancellor serves as Chairperson of the Syndicate, Academic Council, Finance Committee, Planning and Development Committee, and other important committees, and takes effective measures to implement the decisions of these bodies. With prior Syndicate approval, the Vice-Chancellor may appoint, dismiss, or take disciplinary action against teachers, officers, and staff of the university. The Vice-Chancellor is also responsible for implementing the university's approved budget. Above all, the Vice-Chancellor ensures academic, administrative, and financial discipline and exercises all other powers as prescribed by the statutes, university rules, and regulations.