Section 10: Director-General

(1) There shall be for the Agency a Director-General who shall be appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Minister.
(2) The Director-General shall be-
(a) the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of the Agency;
(b) a person with a minimum of 15 years demonstrable research experience in science and technology and knowledgeable in the field of biotechnology;
(c) a holder of at least a PhD in biological sciences or other related field;
(d) responsible for the execution of the policy, programmes and administration of the Agency;
(e) responsible for general direction and superintendence of the affairs of the Centers established under this Act;
(f) the Secretary to the Board, and in this regard, shall-
(i) prepare minutes of meetings of the Board and its Committees,
(ii) keep and secure the records of the Board, and
(iii) issue notices and other correspondence as may be directed by the Board;
(g) ensure proper dissemination of the decisions of the Board to the appropriate persons, institutions or authorities; and
(h) perform such other functions and discharge duties as the Board may assign to him.
(3) The Director-General shall hold office-
(a) for a term of five years and may be re-appointed for a further term of five years and no more; and
(b) on such terms and conditions as may be specified in his letter of appointment.