Appointment of Secretary and his functions

(1) The Secretary shall be appointed by the Government amongst members of the Orissa Education Service in Class I on such terms and conditions as they may determine. (2) The Secretary shall- (a) manage the properties and investments of the Council; (b) remain in custody of the properties and funds of the Council; (c) execute all contracts on behalf of the Council; (d) subject to the control of the Chairman, be the head of the office of the Council; (e) maintain the minutes of the meetings of the Council and its committees; (f) generally render such assistance to the Chairman as may be desired by him in the performance of his duties; (g) exercise and perform such other powers and duties as may be prescribed. (3) The Secretary shall have the right to speak and otherwise take part in the proceedings at a meeting of the Council and the Executive Committee but shall not be entitled to vote.