Section 11: Appointment of Legal Adviser

(1) The Board shall appoint a legal adviser for the Agency.
(2) The legal adviser shall be the Secretary to the Board and shall -
(a) be a legal practitioner with at least 12 years post call experience;
(b) be the Director, Legal Services of the Agency;
(c) be responsible for keeping the books and proper records of proceedings and correspondence of the Board and the upkeep of the records of the Board;
(d) administer and discharge all legal obligations and insurance requirements of the Agency;
(e) retain external legal services on behalf of the Agency as he may deem necessary or expedient;
(f) ensure enforcement and compliance with the provisions of this Act;
(g) carry out the registration and licencing of third parties and keep records of third party relationships with the Agency;
(h) participate in meteorological inspections and investigation; and
(i) perform such other functions as the Board or the Director-General may assign to him.