Section 10: Appointment of the Federal Commissioner.

(1) The President shall, on the recommendation of the Minister, appoint a Federal Commissioner for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (in this Act referred to as "the Federal Commissioner"), who shall -
(a) be the chief executive officer of the Commission;
(b) be a person with at least 15 years working experience; and
(c) hold office for four years in the first instance and may be re-appointed for another four years and no more.
(2) The Federal Commissioner shall -
(a) grant refugee status to applicants on the recommendations of the Eligibility Committee established under section 14 of this Act;
(b) represent the Commission and enter contract agreements on its behalf;
(c) ensure that the Commission provides adequate facilities and services for the reception and well-being of persons of concern;
(d) exercise and discharge such other powers and duties relating to refugees, migrants and internally displaced persons, as may be assigned to the Commission by the Board; and
(e) take such steps as may be necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Act in consultation with the Board.