Appointment of Director and staff of the Institute

(1) The Board may appoint and employ, at such remuneration and subject to such terms and conditions as it thinks fit, a Director for the Institute. 17 (2) The Board may appoint and employ, on the recommendations of the Director, and at such remuneration and subject to such terms and conditions as it thinks fit, such other officers, employees and agents as it considers necessary for the proper performance and administration of the affairs of the (3) The Director shall be the chief administrative officer of the Institute, and, subject to the other provisions of this Act, shall be responsible for the efficient and economical administration of the affairs of the Institute, including the programme of its activities, the control and use of its equipment, vessels and vehicles. The Director shall also be responsible for the effective management of research projects and consultancy services of the Institute. (4) The Director shall actively explore opportunities from local, regional and international sources for funding the programmes of the Institute.