Section 8: Appointment of the Director-General of the Agency.

(1) There shall be for the Agency, a Director-General who shall be appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Minister.
(2) The Director-General shall be the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of the Agency and be responsible for the execution of the policy and the day-to-day administration of the affairs of the Agency.
(3) The Director-General so appointed shall have a minimum of 10 years cognate experience on Environmental matters.
(4) The Director-General shall hold office:
(a) for a term of 4 years in the first instance and may be re-appointed for a further term of 4 years and no more; and
(b) on such terms and conditions as may be specified in his letter of appointment.