Section 5: Secretary to the Board and other staff

1 There shall be appointed a secretary to the Board who shall have such experience and qualifications as are appropriate for a person required to perform the functions conferred on the secretary by or under this Act.

2 The secretary shall be appointed by the Board and shall, subject to the directions of the Board, be responsible for the general administration of the hospitals and shall carry out such other duties as the Board may from time to time direct.

3 Subject to this Act, the Board shall have power-
a to appoint such other employees of the Board as it may determine;
b to pay its employees such remuneration and allowances as the Board may with the approval of the Minister determine.