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| (1) The Secretary of the Council shall be appointed by the Minister on the recommendation of the Council. Such recommendation shall not be necessary in' the case of the appointment of the first Secretary. |
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| (2) In the event of the vacation of office by the Secretary by reason of death, resignation or removal, or if the Secretary is, by reason of illness or other cause, unable temporarily -to. attend to his duties, the Council shall appoint a fit and proper person to act for him until a fresh appointment is made or until the Secretary resumes duties, as the case may be. |
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| (3) Subject to the provisions of this Act, it shall be the duty of the Secretary to convene the meetings of the Council and to give effect to the decisions of the Council. |
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| (4) The Council may delegate to the Secretary such powers, functions and duties of the Council as it considers necessary for the efficient transaction of its business. |
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| (5) The Secretary shall be entitled to speak at any meeting of the Council or of any of its committees but shall not be entitled to vote at any such meeting. |
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