Functions of Member Secretary

Functions of Member Secretary.—(1) The Member Secretary shall,—

1. (a) administer day to day affairs of the Commission and supervise and manage the day to day functioning of the Commission and issue directions, orders or instructions to the employees of the Commission in consultation with the Chairperson;
2. (b) make arrangements for proper maintenance and custody of all records, securities, cash and the properties of the Commission;
3. (c) endorse and transfer promissory notes, Government and other securities and endorse, sign, encash, cheques and other negotiable instruments on behalf of the Commission;
4. (d) sign all deposit receipts and operate the accounts of the Commission with banks and the financing agencies;
5. (e) institute, conduct and defend legal proceedings in favour of or against the Commission or it's officers or employees through any officer or employee of the Commission or otherwise through legal practitioners or any other person authorized by him in this behalf;
6. (f) determine powers, duties and responsibilities of the employees of the Commission in consultation with the Chairperson;
7. (g) enter into negotiations and contracts and rescind and make such notes, deeds and instruments as may be necessary on behalf of the Commission in relation to any of the object of the Commission or otherwise in the interest of the Commission;
8. (h) take necessary steps to avoid any loss or prevent damage or loss to the assets, properties and interests of the Commission;
   • (i) appoint custodians of books and records and other properties of the Commission; and
9. (j) exercise all such powers as may be delegated to him by the Commission or by the Chairperson.

1. (2) The Member Secretary may, in consultation with the Chairperson, delegate any of his powers to an officer of the Commission for effective and efficient functioning of the Commission.