Act 4 National Information Technology Authority, Uganda Act (a) planning, research and development; (b) technical services; (c) e-Government services; (d) finance and administration; (e) regulation and legal services; 2009 (f) any other area approved by the Minister. 15. Functions of the Secretariat. The Secretariat shall— (a) be the source of official information and data relating to information technology in Uganda; (b) implement Government and national information technology policies, strategies and action plans; (c) be the custodian of the national information technology policies, strategies and action plans; (d) coordinate and monitor information technology initiatives in the public and private sectors; (e) perform any other duties as the Board may instruct from time to time. 16. Executive Director. (1) The Executive Director shall be appointed by the Minister on the recommendation of the Board. (2) A person to be appointed Executive Director shall be a person with considerable practical, professional and administrative experience in information and communication technology. (3) The Executive Director shall hold office for five years and is eligible for re-appointment for one more term. 12