Section 40: Director-General and other staff of the Authority.

(1) The President shall appoint a Director—General and Chief Executive Officer for the Authority, subject to confirmation by the Senate.
(2) The Director General and Chief Executive Officer shall -
(a) be a person of integrity with relevant professional qualifications and expertise;
(b) be the accounting officer of the Authority; and
(c) hold office
(i) for a term of five years in the first instance and may be re-appointed for a further term of five years and no more; and
(ii) on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment.
(3) The Director General shall -
(a) organise and direct the administration of the Authority in accordance with the Act;
(b) be responsible for the general direction and control of all other employees of the Authority;
(c) be responsible for the administration of the Secretariat of the Council; and
(d) be responsible for keeping of the books and proper records of the Authority.
(4) The Director-General shall be a voting member of the Council as well as its Secretary.
(5) The Council shall -
(a) appoint, for the Authority, such number of directors and other employees as may, in the opinion of the Council, be required to assist the Authority in the discharge of any of its functions under this Act; and
(b) pay to persons so appointed such remuneration, including allowances, as the Council may, after consultation with the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, determine.