Powers and functions of the Chief Executive Officer

(1) The Chief Executive Officer shall exercise and perform the following powers and functions, namely:--

(a) co-ordinate and monitor activities relating to prevention and mitigation of disasters, including capacity building;

(b) co-ordinate and monitor rehabilitation and reconstruction activities;

(c) monitor the progress of the preparation and updating of disaster management plans and co-ordinate the implementation of such plans;

(d) prepare and submit periodically a report to the Authority on the activities undertaken by the Authority;

(e) delegate his powers and functions to officers and employees of the Authority; (f) to exercise such powers and perform such functions as may be delegated by the Authority;

(g) to exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be specified by the regulations.