Section 5: Appointment, functions and tenure of the Registrar of the Council.

(1) There shall be a Registrar appointed by the Council.
(2) The Registrar shall be -
(a) a registered pharmacist of at least 20 years post-registration experience;
(b) the chief executive and accounting officer of the Council;
(c) a member and Secretary to the Council and the Secretary to the Disciplinary Tribunal;
(d) responsible for the execution of policies, decisions and directives of the Council and the administration of the Council;
(e) responsible for keeping and maintaining the registers under this Act; and
(f) subject to the supervision and control of the Council.
(3) The Registrar shall hold office -
(a) for a term of four years from the date of his appointment and
is eligible for re-appointment for another term of four years and no
more ; and
(b) on such other terms and conditions as may be specified in his letter
of appointment.
(4) The office of the Registrar shall become vacant where -
(a) his term of office expires ;
(b) he resigns his appointment as Registrar by a notice in writing under
his hand addressed to the Council ;
(c) he is incapable of carrying out his duties due to mental or physical
infirmity ;
(d) he has been declared bankrupt or he makes compromise with his
creditors ;
(e) he has been convicted of a felony or any offence involving fraud or
dishonesty ;
(f) he is guilty of gross misconduct relating to his duties ;
(g) he dies ; or
(h) the Council is satisfied that it is not in the interest of the Council or of
the public for the Registrar to continue in office, and removes him.