Section 12: Appointment, tenure and duties of Director-General.

(1) There shall be a Director-General for the Institute who is appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Minister.
(2) The Director-General shall-
(a) be a person of proven ability and integrity;
(b) possess at least a B.sc Degree, HND or its equivalent; and
(c) possess at least 12 years post qualification experience in the relevant industry.
(3) The Director-General shall hold office-
(a) for a term of four years in the first instance and may be reappointed for a further term of four years and no more; and
(b) on such other terms and conditions as may be specified in his letter of appointment.
(4) The Director-General is the chief executive and accounting officer of the Institute and is responsible for the-
(a) management and administration of the Institute;
(b) execution of the policies and programmes of the Institute;
(c) organisation, control and management of the affairs of the Institute;
(d) implementation of the functions of the Institute and ensuring that it achieves its goals;
(e) direction, supervision and control of employees of the Institute;
(f) promotion of research within the Institute;
(g) maintenance of accounting records in accordance with applicable laws governing statutory bodies and generally accepted international and accounting standards; and
(h) performance of such other functions and duties as may be directed by the Board.
(5) The Director-General shall supervise the keeping and maintaining of register of hospitality and tourism practitioners under this Act.
(6) The office of the Director-General becomes vacant where-
(a) his term of office expires;
(b) he resigns his appointment as Director-General by a notice in writing signed by him and addressed to the President; or
(c) he dies.
(7) The President may, on the recommendation of the Minister, remove the Director-General from office where-
(a) he has been absent from the meetings of the Board for four consecutive times without permission;
(b) he is incapable of discharging his duties due to mental or physical infirmity;
(c) he has been declared bankrupt or he makes compromise with his creditors;
(d) he has been convicted of a felony or any offence involving fraud or dishonesty;
(e) he is guilty of gross misconduct relating to his duties; or
(f) the President is satisfied that it is not in the interest of the Board or public for the person to continue in office.