Section 9: Appointment of the Director-General of the Council.

(1) There shall be appointed for the Council, a Director-General, who shall be the chief executive officer of the Council.
(2) The Director-General shall -
(a) be appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Board through the Minister responsible for Science and Technology;
(b) possess at least 18 years post qualification experience in science, engineering and technology subjects with vast cognate experience in raw materials acquisition, exploitation, conservation and development;
(c) be entitled to earn a remuneration and allowances as may be specified in his letter of appointment; and
(d) hold office for a term of five years in the first instance and may be re-appointed for another term of five years and no more.
(3) The Director-General shall, subject to the general direction of the Board, be responsible for the-
(a) administration of the affairs of the Council;
(b) keeping the books and proper records of the proceedings of the Board;
(c) administration of the secretariat of the Board; and
(d) general direction and control of the employees of the Council.
(4) The Director-General shall execute the seal of the Council.