Canadian Institutes of Health Research Act

Marginal note:President

• 23 (1) The President is the chief executive officer of the CIHR and is responsible for its day-to-day management and direction.

• Marginal note:Acting President

  (2) In the event of the absence or incapacity of the President or a vacancy in that office, the Governing Council may authorize an officer of the CIHR to act as President, but no person may act as President for a period exceeding 90 days without the approval of the Governor in Council.