Section 3: Appointment of executive secretary

(1) There shall be appointed by the President an executive secretary to the Commission who shall hold a rank not below that of a Permanent Secretary in the Civil Service of the Federation.
(2) The Executive Secretary shall assist the chairman in the execution of the policies of the Commission and the day-to-day running of the affairs of the Commission and shall carry out such other duties as may be required of him from time to time by the chairman.
(3) The Executive Secretary shall hold office for a period of five years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term of five years, after which he shall vacate office.
(4) Subject to the provision of this section, the Executive Secretary shall hold office on such terms as to emolument and otherwise as may be specified in his letter of appointment.