Appointment of Executive Director and other staff

(1) The Board, with the concurrence of the Minister, shall employ on such terms and subject to such conditions as the Board thinks fit, an Executive Director. Protected Areas Conservation Trust[CAP. 218 15 (1A) The Board may appoint and employ such other officers and employees as may be necessary for the administration of the affairs of the Trust. (2) The Executive Director shall be the chief administrative officer of the Trust and, subject to the other provisions of this Act, shall be responsible to the Board for the efficient and economical administration of the affairs of the Trust. (3) Subject to the rules of the Trust, the Board may from time to time enter into contracts with persons, on such terms and conditions as it thinks fit, to provide such services or perform such work for the Trust as the Board may require. (4) Subject to the rules of the Trust, there shall be paid to every person engaged on contract under sub-section (4) such remuneration as the Board may determine. (5) The Board shall supervise the Executive Director in the execution of his functions and responsibilities under this Act. (6) The Board shall have the power to dismiss the Executive Director, and also to dismiss other staff upon the recommendation of the Executive Director.