Appointments, powers and functions of the Secretary.

(1) The Secretary shall be a whole-time officer of the Board and shall be appointed by the Government on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed. (2) The Secretary shall, subject to the control of the Board :- (a) be the administrative officer of the Board. (b) be responsible to ensure that the order of the Board are carried out; and (c) have the power to enter into contract for and on behalf of the Board. (3) The Secretary shall be responsible to ensure that all the funds of the Board are spent for the purpose for which they are granted. (4) The Secretary shall prepare the annual financial statement of the Board. (5) The Secretary shall exercise such other powers as may be prescribed by regulations. (6) The Secretary shall be responsible for keeping the minutes of the meeting of the Board. (7) The Secretary shall have the right to be present and to speak at the Board meeting but shall not have the right to vote. (8) All the action taken by the Secretary shall be subjected to the approval of the Chairman, and all the action taken between the two meetings of the Board shall be reported at the nearest next meeting of the Board for approval.