Section 14: Secretary-General

14. Secretary-General (1) The Council may, on the recommendation of a selection committee appointed by the Executive Committee, appoint a Secretary-General on such terms and conditions as the Council may determine. (2) The Secretary-General shall— (a) provide administrative and professional support to the Council; (b) be the administrative head of the Council; (c) ensure the proper implementation of the work programme of the Council; (d) prepare or coordinate the preparation of such papers, documents or studies as may be requested by the Council; and N15 – 7 [Issue 1] National Economic and Social Council Act (e) carry out any other duties which, in the opinion of the Council, may best serve its objects. (3) The Secretary-General shall be responsible to the Council for the proper administration and management of the functions and affairs of the Council in accordance with the policy laid down by the Council. (4) The Secretary-General shall be an ex officio member of the Council and act in that capacity at all meetings of the Council, but shall have no right to vote. (5) The Council may delegate to the Secretary-General such of its functions under this Act as may be necessary to enable him to carry out effectively the day-to-day business of the Council.