Complex sentence: The chief executive of Hong Kong has the power to appoint both the chairman of the university council and six additional members of the 24-person council; the vice-chancellor is in turn appointed by the council, although two seats are vacant.
Split into simpler sentences: The Chief Executive of Hong Kong has the power to appoint the chairman and six other members of the 24-person council. The vice-chancellor is in turn appointed by the council, although two seats are vacant.