Section 9: Executive Secretary of the Board

(1) There shall be appointed for the Board, by the President on the recommendation of the Minister, an Executive Secretary who shall have appropriate qualifications.
(2) The Executive Secretary shall be the chief executive of the Board and shall be responsible for the execution of the policy of the Board and the day-to-day administration of the affairs of the Board.
(3) The Executive Secretary shall hold office in the first instance for a period of five years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for such further terms as the Minister may determine.
(4) Subject to this section the Executive Secretary shall hold office on such terms as to emolument and otherwise as may be specified in his letter of appointment.