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Part III · Appointment of Chief Executive Officer and the Staff of the Council

16. The Chief Executive Officer of the Council

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

(1)

The Minister shall in consultation with the

Council appoint a person who possesses a degree in the

Science, from a recognized university to be the Chief

Executive Officer of the Council subject to such terms and conditons as may be determined in the like manner.

(2)

The Chief Executive Officer shall, subject to the directions of the Council, be charged with the administration of the affairs of the Council and disciplinary control of the staff of the Council. He shall discharge any other functions as may be assigned to him by the Council.

(3)

The Chief Executive Officer shall be appointed for such period as shall be determined by the Minister which shall not exceed five years from the date of his appointment and unless removed from office may be re-appointed by the

Minister in consultation with the Council, taking into consideration his performance in such office during the tenure of his office.

(4)

The Chief Executive Officer shall be entitled to be present and express his views at any meeting of the Council, but shall not be entitled to vote at any such meeting.

(5)

The Minister may remove the Chief Executive Officer for reasons assigned therefor.

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