The professional services of the University's members (Dean’s offices or Secretariats) carry out and execute the administrative, financial-economic, and expert-technical tasks of the members. The professional services of the University's member are headed by the Secretary who is, following a public call and the prior opinion of the Senate's member, and on the proposal of the member's Dean and the opinion of the Secretary-General of the University, appointed by the Rector for a term of four (4) years. The Secretary may be re-appointed using the same procedure.