Section 11: Executive Director

11. Executive Director (1) There shall be an Executive Director who shall be appointed by the Council, with the approval of the Minister, on such terms and conditions as it thinks fit. (2) The Executive Director shall— (a) provide technical and professional support to the Council; (aa) prepare budget proposals and accounts for approval by the Council; (ab) prepare yearly programmes of work for approval by the Council; (b) ensure the proper and timely implementation of the work programmes of the Council and monitor their implementation; (ba) monitor the use of financial and human resources, including disbursements of funds, acquisition of equipment and selection and hiring of staff; (c) prepare, or coordinate the preparation of such papers, documents and studies as may be requested by the Council; (d) sign such agreements with enterprises, or national or foreign entities, for undertaking studies and other works, as may be necessary; (e) ensure compliance with the Act and regulations made by the Council; and (f) carry out any other duties which may be entrusted to him by the Council. (3) The Executive Director shall be responsible to the Council for the proper administration and management of the day-to-day business of the Council in accordance with guidelines laid down by the Council. (4) The Executive Director shall act as Secretary to the Council and, in that capacity, attend all meetings of the Council. (5) The Executive Director may take part in the deliberations of the Council but shall not be entitled to vote on any matter before the Council. (6) The Council may delegate to the Executive Director such of its functions as may be necessary to enable him to carry out more effectively the day-to-day business of the Council. [S. 11 amended by s. 18 (e) of Act 27 of 2012 w.e.f. 22 December 2012.] N22 – 5 [Issue 5]