Cap. 25: 30 GWANDA STATE UNIVERSITY No. 5/2016 (2) In appointing the members of the University, the Minister shall endeavour to secure that at least half the appointed members of the University are women. 6 Prohibition against discrimination in membership of University (1) No test of religious or political belief, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability or gender shall be imposed upon or required of any person in order to entitle him or her to be admitted as a member of staff or student of the University or to hold any office therein or privilege thereof. (2) Nothing in subsection (1) shall be construed as preventing the University from giving preference to citizens or residents of Zimbabwe when making appointments or promotions or when admitting students. 7 Chancellor (1) The President of the Republic of Zimbabwe or his or her nominee shall be Chancellor of the University. (2) The Chancellor shall be the head of the University. (3) The Chancellor shall have the right— 8 (a) to preside over any assembly or meeting held by or under the authority of the University; and (b) upon the recommendation of the Council and the Senate, to confer degrees, diplomas, certificates and other awards and distinctions of the University and to withdraw or restore such awards. Vice-Chancellor (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor after consultation with the Minister and the Council, and shall hold office for such period as is provided in his or her contract of employment. (2) Subject to the general control of the Council, the Vice-Chancellor shall be the chief academic, administrative and disciplinary officer of the University, with general responsibility for maintaining and promoting the efficiency, effectiveness and good order of the University. (3) Subject to subsections (4) and (5), the Vice-Chancellor may — (a) suspend from duty any member of staff of the University; (b) subject to section 6, prohibit the admission of a student or any person to the University; prohibit, indefinitely or for such period as he or she may specify, any student or group of students from attending any class or classes; (c) (d) prohibit any student or group of students or person or group of persons from entering or remaining on such part or parts of the University campus as he or she may specify; (e) (f) expel or suspend, indefinitely or for such period as he or she may specify, any student or group of students; dissolve or suspend, indefinitely or for such a period as he or she may specify, the Students’ Union or any of its committees or organs; 161