Section 10: Appointment, qualifications, and tenure of the Director-General.

(1) There shall be for the Secretariat, a Director-General, who shall be appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Council, to see to the administration of the Council.
(2) The Director-General shall-
(a) hold a minimum of a Master's Degree in any Environmental related field;
(b) have at least 10 years cognate experience in climate change policy development and implementation, and have an understanding of the international climate policy landscape; and
(c) have experience in developing, implementing and managing projects on climate change at national and international level.
(3) The Director-General-
(a) shall hold office
(i) for a term of four years, and may be re-appointed for another term of four years and no more, and
(ii) on such terms and conditions, as may be specified in the letter of appointment; and
(b) may resign from office by giving a one-month notice, addressed to the President.
(4) The President shall, without notice, terminate the appointment of the Director-General, where the Director-General-
(a) fails to meet the functions stipulated in this Act; or
(b) on other grounds specified under section 6 (1) (b)-(d) of this Act.