Act 769 National Communications Authority Act, 2008 Administrative provisions Ministerial responsibility and directives 14. (1) The Minister may give written directives to the Board on matters of policy and the Board shall comply. (2) The Authority shall on the request of the Minister, provide the Minister with advice, recommendations and information that the Minister requires in respect of the duties, powers and functions of the Authority. Divisions of the Authority 15. The Board shall establish divisions of the Authority for the effective and efficient discharge of the functions of the Authority. Director-General 16. (1) The President shall, in accordance with article 195 of the Constitution, appoint a Director-General of the Authority who shall be the Chief Executive Officer. (2) The Director-General shall hold office for a period of not more than five years and is eligible for re-appointment. (3) The Director-General shall hold office on the terms and conditions specified in the letter of appointment. (4) The Director-General is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the affairs of the Authority and is answerable to the Board in the performance of functions under this Act. (5) The Director-General may delegate a function to the Deputy Director-General or an officer of the Authority but shall not be relieved from the ultimate responsibility for the performance of the delegated function. Deputy Directors-General 17. (1) The President shall in accordance with article 195 of the Constitution appoint such Deputy Directors-General as are necessary for the performance of the functions of the Authority. (2) The Deputy Directors-General shall hold office on the terms and conditions specified in the letters of appointment. (3) The Deputy Directors-General shall act in the absence of the Director-General and perform any other functions determined by the Board. Secretary 18. (1) The Authority shall have a Secretary appointed by the President in accordance with article 195 of the Constitution. 10