Section 15: Appointment of the Executive Secretary of the Centre.

1 There shall be for the Centre an Executive Secretary who shall be appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, subject to the confirmation of the Senate.

2 The Executive Secretary shall be the accounting officer of the Centre and shall be responsible for the -
a day-to-day administration of the Centre;
b direction, supervision and control of employees of the Centre;
c performance of the functions of the Centre and the attainment of its goals; and
d execution of the policies and decisions of the Board.

3 The Executive Secretary shall, in addition to relevant professional qualification, possess relevant working, management and anti-doping experience of at least 15 years.

4 The Executive Secretary shall be the Secretary to the Board and in this regard shall -
a keep and secure corporate records of the Board and the Centre;
b provide secretariat for the meetings of the Board;
c be in custody of and exercise control over the seal of the Centre; and
d discharge such other duties as the Board may direct.

5 A person shall not be appointed as Executive Secretary where the person -
a is a member or official of a sports organization, sports club or Sports Federation;
b is associated in any way with any person who supplies goods or services to the Centre or whose spouse or family member is so associated.
c is a practicing athlete or athlete support personnel: or
d has served a Sanction for the violation of Anti-Doping Rules within the previous 10 years or is serving a life ban.

6 The Executive Secretary shall hold office for a term of four years in the first instance, and may be eligible for re-appointment on satisfactory performance for a further term of four years and no more.