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

1 The President shall, on the recommendation of the Minister, appoint the Director- General for the Agency.

2 The Director General shall be:
a a person who possesses at least 15 years post qualification and research experience in physical and life sciences, or pharmaceutical sciences or technology and innovation management;
b the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of the Agency; and
c responsible for the execution of policies and the administration of the Agency.

3 The Director General shall:
a be the head of the Secretariat and Secretary to the Board;
b keep and secure the records of the Board;
c issue notices of meetings of the Board;
d be responsible for the taking and preparation of the minutes of the Board; and
e perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Board.

4 The Director-General shall:
a hold office for four years in the first instance and may be reappointed for another four years and no more; and
b on such terms and condition as may be specified in his letter of appointment.