Secretary of the Commission.

(1) The Government shall make available to the Commission an officer, not below the rank of an Additional Secretary from amongst the officers belonging to the Punjab Civil Services (Executive Branch) or the Indian Administrative Service, for appointment as the Secretary.

(2) The Secretary shall cause the accounts of the Commission to be maintained and shall discharge the duties cast on him by or under this Act.

(3) The Secretary shall be the Chief Executive of the Commission and shall be responsible for the proper administration of the affairs of the Commission and its day to day management and shall, -

(a) operate the grants of the Commission; (b) discharge such other functions, which are conferred upon him by or under this Act or any other law for the time being in force; and (c) delegate any of its functions or authority to a subordinate officer of the Commission.