(1) The occupation of all scientific and didactic functions in the higher education institutions is carried out on the basis of an individual employment contract for a determined duration, concluded according to the results of the competition. The Regulation on the manner of occupying the nominated positions is approved by the Government.

(2) The positions of dean of the faculty and head of department in higher education institutions are elective. The election procedure in the mentioned positions is provided by the statutes of the respective educational institutions.