Section 8: Appointment and Functions of the Hydrographer of the Federation.

1 There shall be appointed for the Agency a Hydrographer of the Federation whose -
a appointment shall be drawn from the Nigerian Navy, not below the rank of a serving Rear Admiral or its equivalent; and
b appointment and removal from office shall be in accordance with military posting, on the nomination of the Chief of Naval Staff and Council, recommended to the President for approval.

2 The Hydrographer of the Federation shall be experienced in hydrographic survey operations and management or offshore survey and is responsible to the Council for -
a giving to the Council such information as to the activities of the Agency as the Chairman of the Council may require;
b authorising programmes and plans for giving effect to policy approved by the Council or to any direction of the Council subject to all or any of the powers in this section as may be delegated to him by the Council;
c carrying out the administration of the Agency;
d preparation of programme of work and estimates of the Agency's income and expenditure annually;
e supervision of the activities of the Directors in the Agency;
f co-ordinating the activities of the Centres; and
g establishment of organisational structures, committees and definition of duties.

3 The power delegated to the Hydrographer of the Federation shall not preclude the Council from exercising them in any special case.

4 The Hydrographer of the Federation shall hold office for a minimum term of four years.