Economic Transformation Act 2024 · As enacted · Part IV
117. Director General of the OIT
Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.
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There shall be a Director General of the OIT (in this Act referred to as the “OIT Director General”) appointed by the Minister in consultation with the OIT Board.
The qualifications and experience of the person who shall be appointed as the OIT Director General and the terms and conditions of employment of the OIT Director
General shall be as prescribed by regulations.
The OIT Director General shall, subject to the general or special directions and control of the OIT Board –
be charged with the administration of the affairs of the OIT including the administration and control of the staff;
be responsible for the execution of all decisions of the OIT Board;
assist the Ambassador for International Trade in carrying out his powers, duties and functions under this Part; and
carry out all such functions as may be assigned to him by the OIT Board.
The OIT Director General shall be entitled to be present and speak at any meeting of the OIT Board, but shall not be entitled to vote at such meeting.
The OIT Director General may, with the written approval of the OIT Board, whenever he considers it necessary to do so, delegate in writing to any officer or employee of the OIT any power, duty or function conferred or imposed on, or assigned to him by this Part, and such officer or employee shall exercise, perform or discharge such power, duty or function, subject to the general or special directions of the OIT Director General.
The OIT Director General shall be responsible and answerable to the OIT Board in the exercise, performance and discharge of his powers, duties and functions under this
Part.
The Minister may, in consultation with the OIT
Board, and subject to the provisions of subsection (8), remove the OIT Director General from office-
if he becomes permanently incapable of performing his duties;
if he has done any act which, in the opinion of the
OIT Board, is of a fraudulent or illegal character or is prejudicial to the interests of the OIT; or
if he has failed to comply with any directions issued by the OIT Board.
Prior to being removed under subsection (7), the
OIT Director General shall be issued a notice in writing to show cause as to why he should not be removed from office and be given an opportunity of being heard against any allegations made against him.
The office of the OIT Director General shall become vacant upon the death, removal from office under subsection (7) or resignation by letter in that behalf addressed to the
Minister by the holder of that office.
If any vacancy occurs in the office of the OIT
Director General, the Minister may, in consultation with the
OIT Board, appoint an appointed member of the OIT Board to exercise, perform and discharge the powers, duties and functions of the OIT Director General until an appointment is made under subsection (1).
The OIT Director General shall be paid such remuneration as may be determined by the Minister with the concurrence of the Minister assigned the subject of Finance.