Section 21: Director General of the Commission

(1) There shall be for the Commission, a Director General who shall-
(a) be appointed by the President subject to confirmation by the Senate
(b) be the Chief Executive and accounting officer of the Commission;
(c) be responsible for the execution of the policy and day-to-day administration of the Commission, and
(d) be a member and the secretary to the Governing board of Commission.
(2) The Director-General shall hold office-
(a) for a term of 4 years in the first instance and may be reappointed for a further term of 4 years; and
(b) on such terms and conditions as may be specified in his letter of appointment.
(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection (2) of this section, the Director General may-
(a) resign his appointment by a notice in writing under his hand, addressed to the President through the Board; or
(b) be removed by the President for inability to discharge the functions of his office (whether arising from infirmity of mind or body or any other cause) or for misconduct or corruption.