20-25-305. President — powers and duties. Subject to the supervision of the regents, the president of each of the units of the system:

(1)is responsible for the immediate direction, management, and control of the respective units, including instruction, practical affairs, and scientific investigations;

(2)is the president of the general faculty and of the special faculties of the departments or colleges and the executive head of the unit in all its departments;

(3)has the duties of one of the professorships as long as the interests of the unit require it;

(4)shall perform the duties of corresponding secretary for the unit;

(5)may offer multiyear contracts to athletic coaches;

(6)shall make an annual report to the regents containing any information that they may request; and

(7)shall furnish any special report on request of the regents or the legislature in accordance with 5-11-210.