Section 17: Director-General of the Centre.

(1) There shall be for the Centre a Director-General who shall be appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Minister.
(2) The Director-General shall be-
(a) the chief executive and accounting officer of the Centre;
(b) charged with the general responsibility for management and operations of the Centre; and
(c) responsible for any other duties or functions as may be necessary for the effective and efficient running of the Centre.
(3) The Director-General shall hold office at the pleasure of the President.
(4) The terms and conditions of appointment of the Director-General shall be as specified in his letter of appointment.