Section 471: Secretariat of the committee

(1) The Committee shall establish and maintain a secretariat with such number of staff as it considers necessary for the efficient running of its affairs.
(2) The Secretariat shall be headed by a Secretary who shall be appointed by the Attorney-General of the Federation on the recommendation of the Committee.
(3) The Secretary shall be a legal practitioner of not less than 10 years post call experience and shall possess sound knowledge of the practical functioning of the criminal justice system and adequate experience in justice system administration.
(4) The Secretary shall be responsible for the execution of the policy of the committee and the day-to-day running of the affairs of the Committee.
(5) The Secretary shall hold office for a term of four years and may, subject to satisfactory performance of his functions, be re-appointed for another term of 4 years and no more.
(6) Subject to this section, the Secretary shall hold office on such terms as to emoluments and otherwise as may be specified in his letter of appointment.