The Academic Board takes charge of all academic activities of the Polytechnic. It is empowered by the Law for the direction and management of academic matters of the Polytechnic including the regulation of admission of students, the award of certificates and diplomas, scholarships, prizes and other distinctions. The Academic Board is responsible for regulations relating to teaching, study and research, including the use of the Library and to conduct all examinations. The Chairman of the Academic Board is the Rector and the Registrar is the Secretary. Other members are the Deputy Rectors, Deans and Directors of Institutes, Heads of Departments, all Chief Lecturers, two elected representatives of each School from Senior Lecturer and above, the Polytechnic Librarian and such member of staff as may be appointed by the Rector.