Section 4. The Chief of Hospital. —

The Chief of Hospital shall be the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the LUMC. He shall be appointed by the Provincial Governor, with the concurrence of the Board of Trustees, and shall serve for a term of four (4) years, unless sooner removed for cause, resigns, dies or is incapacitated. He shall receive regular salaries, allowances and other emoluments as may be determined by the Board of Trustees. He shall, among others, recommend the appointment, removal and compensation structure of the personnel thereof, for the approval of the Board of Trustees. He shall also exercise such other powers and functions as provided in the by-laws, rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Trustees.