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| (1) The Council shall, in consultation with the Minister, appoint a person to be Secretary-General who shall be the chief executive officer of the Council, and who shall be a whole-time officer of the Council. The Secretary-General shall be employed on such terms and conditions as shall be determined by the Minister in consultation with the Minister of Finance. |
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| (2) If any vacancy occurs in the office of Secretary-General or if the Secretary-General by reason of leave, illness, or other cause, is unable temporarily to perform the duties of his office, the Council shall, as soon as possible, subject to the approval of the Minister, make such arrangements as it may think fit for carrying on the office, |
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| (3) The Secretary-General shall be entitled to convene, be present at, and speak at any meeting of any authority, body or committee of the Council, but shall not be entitled to vote at any such meeting unless he is a member of such authority, body or committee. |
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| (4) Subject to the provisions of this Law, it shall be the duty of the Secretary-General to give effect, or to ensure that effect is given, to the decisions of the Council. |
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| (5) The Council may delegate to the Secretary-General such powers, duties or functions conferred or imposed on the Council by this Law, as may be considered necessary for the efficient transaction of its business, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary-General to exercise, discharge or perform those powers, duties or functions as may be delegated to him by the Council. |
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| (6) The Council may appoint to the staff of the Council such other officers and servants as the Council may deem necessary. |
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