Section 11: Appointment, etc., of the director.

(1) There shall be a director of the Centre who shall be appointed by the President, on the recommendation of the Minister.
(2) A person shall not be qualified to be appointed as a director, unless he is the holder of a higher degree in agricultural engineering with at least ten years research and administrative experience in a reputable establishment.
(3) The Board shall not exercise any disciplinary control over the director, without the approval of the Minister.
(4) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the control of the Board over matters affecting the finance of the Centre, the director shall be the chief executive of the Centre and shall be charged with the general responsibility for the management and administration of the affairs of the Centre and in particular shall
(a) direct and regulate the programme of work at the Centre;
(b) promote research within and outside of the Centre;
(c) keep safe custody of all the records of the Centre;
(d) demand and receive from any person attending any training or courses at the Centre fees as the Board may, from time to time, determine;
(e) prepare and present to the Board annual and other reports on the progress of work at the Centre and on the expenditure or liabilities incurred by the Centre;
(f) be responsible for the day-to-day running and management of the Centre; and
(g) exercise such powers and perform such duties as may, from time to time, be determined him by the Board.
(5) The director shall hold office on such terms and conditions as may be specified in his letter of appointment and on such other terms as may be determined, from time to time, by the President.