Section 10: Appointment of the Executive Secretary

1 There shall be for the Fund an Executive Secretary who shall be appointed by the President.

2 The Executive Secretary shall possess cognate experience in any of the following disciplines —
a agricultural finance;
b economics; or
c agricultural policy formulation and implementation.

3 The Executive Secretary is the chief executive officer of the Fund, and shall be responsible for the administration of the Fund subject to the general directions of the Board.

4 The Executive Secretary shall —
a hold office for a term of five years and no more; and
b on such terms and conditions as are specified in his letter of appointment.

5 Notwithstanding, the provision of subsection (4), the Executive Secretary may be removed from office by the President —
a for inability to perform the functions of his office, whether arising from infirmity of mind, body or any other cause, or for misconduct; or
b if the President is satisfied that it is not in the interest of the Fund or the public for him to continue in office.

6 The Executive Secretary may resign his appointment by a letter to the President through the Minister.

7 The Board may deploy or appoint for the Fund other employees upon such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Board.

8 Service in the Fund shall be approved service for the purpose of the Pensions Reform Act.