Act 1 Uganda Communications Act 2013 (d) is removed from office by the Minister on the recommendation of the Board for— (i) continuously and persistently being unable to discharge the functions of the office Executive Director; (ii) failing to disclose to the Commission any interest in a contract or proposed contract or any other matter connected to the Commission; or (iii) misbehavior or abuse of office. 17. Duties of the Executive Director. (1) Subject to this Act and to the general supervision of the Board, the Executive Director is the chief executive officer of the Commission and is responsible for— (a) implementing the policies and programmes agreed upon by the Commission; (b) managing the funds and property of the Commission; (c) administering, organizing and supervising the staff of the Commission; (d) keeping the Board informed of the activities of the Commission; (e) keeping record of all the transactions of the Commission. (2) In the performance of his or her duties, the Executive Director is answerable to the Board. 18. Secretary to the Commission. (1) There shall be a secretary to the Commission who shall be appointed by the Board on the terms and conditions specified in the instrument of appointment. 21