Section 8: Executive Chairman

(1) There shall be for the Council, an Executive Chairman to be appointed by the President.
(2) The Executive Chairman-
(a) shall hold office for a period of 4 years on such terms and conditions as may be specified in his letter of appointment; and
(b) may be re-appointed for a further period of 4 years and no more.
(3) The Executive Chairman shall be the Chief Executive of the Council and be responsible for-
(a) the execution of the policies and the day-to-day administration of the Council;
(b) the direction, supervision and control of all other employees of the Council and, subject to such restrictions as the Council may impose, for disposing of all questions relating to the. service of the employees, their pay, allowances and privileges; and
(c) matters concerning the accounts and records of the Council.
(4) There Shall be appointed for the Council by the President, on the recommendation ofthe Minister, a secretary who-
(a) shall have such qualification and experience as are appropriate for a person required to perform the functions of that office under this Act;
(b) may hold office for a period of four years and on such terms and conditions as to emolument and conditions of service as may be specified in his letter of appointment; and
(c) shall subject to the directives of the Board and the Executive Chairman, be responsible for-
(i) keeping the books and proper records of the proceedings of the Board; and
(ii) the administration of the secretariat of the Council and the Board.
(5) The Board shall have power to-
(a) employ either directly or from any public or private service in the Federation such number of employees as may, in the opinion of the Board, be required to assist the Council in the discharge of its functions under this Act; and
(b) pay to persons so employed such emunerations including allowances as the Council may determine subject to the approval of the Salaries and Wages Commission.