Appointment of Executive Director and staff of the EDC

(1) The Minister shall, after consultation with the Board, appoint and employ an Executive Director of the EDC. (2) The Executive Director shall be the chief executive officer of the EDC and. subject to the other provisions of this Act, shall be responsible for the efficient and economical administration of the affairs of EDC. Enterprise Development Center [CAP. 279:01 17 (3) The Executive Director shall have the following (a) the daily operation and management of the EDC; (b) the efficient and economic administration of the affairs of the EDC including the control and use of its equipment and vehicles; (c) the effective management of all programmes, activities, consultancy services and projects of the EDC including research projects; (d) the supervision, and organization of staff in accordance with the general terms and conditions of service established by the Board; (e) developing and implementing the Annual Operational Plan; (f) formulating and implementing policies and strategies for the development of the industrial sector, particularly MSMEs; (g) co-ordinating with and promoting the institutional strengthening and integration of private and other public organizations that provide services to MSMEs; (h) such other duties as may be assigned to him under this Act or any legislation made thereunder, or as the Board may from time to time determine. (4) The Executive Director may appoint and employ, with the approval of the Board and at such remuneration and subject to such terms and conditions as the Board thinks fit, such other 18 persons as officers and employees of the EDC as may be necessary for the proper performance of the EDC s functions under this Act. Authority of