Cap. 628 Art. 5Functions of the Board.

(1) The Board shall be responsible to establish the policy to be adopted by the Authority in the exercise of its functions under this Act. In establishing such policy the Board shall give due consideration to Government policy, to the requirements of public order and public health and to the rights and freedoms of the individual on a democratic society.

(2) The Board shall be responsible to ensure that the Authority carries out its functions in accordance with this Act and in accordance with any policy established by it.

(3) The Board may from time to time, if it thinks fit, make general rules for the guidance of the Directorate in the exercise of its functions under this Act, and may at any time revoke or vary such rules.

(4) The Board shall also verify and approve the accounts of the Authority and the draft estimates and the financial plans of the Authority, prepared by the Chief Executive Officer before their final submission to the Minister in accordance with this Act.

(5) The Board shall be kept informed by the Chief Executive Officer on the general running of the Authority.

(6) Notwithstanding the other provisions of this Act the Minister may decide that for any determined period the overall management, the executive action, the administration and organisation of the Authority and the administrative control of its officials and employees shall be vested in the Chairperson who in such a case shall during such period also perform all the functions and responsibilities granted by this Act to the Chief Executive Officer.

(7) The decision of the Minister referred to in sub-article (6) shall be given in writing in the letter of appointment of the Chairperson or at a later stage in the case that the office of Chief Executive Officer is vacant. When an appointment is made as provided in sub-article (6) the Chairperson shall be styled as the Executive Chairperson and the conditions of employment of the person occupying such office shall be determined by the Minister.