18. Appointment of Secretary :-

(1) There shall be a Secretary to the Board and he shall be appointed by the State Government on such terms and conditions as they may determine. (2) The Secretary shall - (a) manage the properties and investments of the Board; (b) remain in custody of the properties and funds of the Board ; (c) execute all contracts made on behalf of the Board; (d) subject to the control of the President, be the Heads of the office of the Board; (e) maintain the minutes of the Board and its Committees (f) generally render such assistance to the President as may be desired by him in the performance of his duties; and (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 Board and the Executive Committee but shall not be entitled to vote at any such meeting.