Academic Dean

§ 7043. Academic Dean (a) There is an Academic Dean of the Naval Postgraduate School, appointed from civil life for a term of not more than five years. He shall be appointed by the Secretary of the Navy upon the recommendation of the Postgraduate School Council consisting of the Superintendent, the Deputy Superintendent, and the directors of the technical, administrative, and professional divisions of the school. (b) The Secretary may fix the compensation of the Academic Dean at not more than $12,000 a year, to be paid from appropriations for the operation of the Postgraduate School.