Development Planning Act (Cap. 552), article 37

37. (1) The Minister shall appoint an Executive Chairperson. Such appointment shall be for a period of three years which may be extended for further periods of three years each. (2) The Executive Chairperson shall be responsible for the implementation of the objectives of the Authority as set by the Executive Council. In the exercise of his functions and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing the Executive 22 [CAP. 552. DEVELOPMENT PLANNING Chairperson shall: (a) assume the overall supervision and control of the Directorates, including the establishment of departments as in the opinion of the Executive Chairperson may be necessary for the proper functioning of the Authority and assign to such departments their respective duties; (b) co-ordinate the workings of the Executive Council and of the Directorates and assign to the Directorates such duties which are by, or in accordance with, the provisions of this Act vested in such Directorates; (c) develop the necessary strategies for the ongoing implementation of the objectives of the Authority; (d) give his advice on any matter referred to him or on any matter on which he considers his advice necessary or expedient; (e) carry out such other functions and duties as the Minister may assign to him from time to time; (f) establish and co-ordinate working groups that are set up from time to time to formulate policies, plans or regulations. (3) The Executive Chairperson may only be dismissed by a Resolution of the House of Representatives at any time for a just cause and it shall be a just cause if the Minister determines that he has not achieved the targets and objectives set for him by the Minister . (4) In the absence of the Executive Chairperson, or if the Executive Chairperson is unable to perform the functions of his office, whether under this or any other provision of this Act, the Executive Chairperson may, following consultation with the Minister, appoint any one of the other members of the Executive Council or any one of the officers or employees of the Authority to act as acting Executive Chairperson. Functions of the Executive Council. Amended by: XXI.2022.5.