Authority’s budget as approved in accordance with the provisions of Article (17) of this Law. b) The General Director may authorize in writing any employee of the Authority to carry some of his functions and in such a manner as shall be best conducive to the proper dispatch of the business of the Authority. Article (14) Employment and Remuneration of Staff a) The General Director shall, after receiving the consent of the Board, determine the conditions of employment of the Authority’s staff and specify such salaries and benefits payable thereto as shall attract efficient and experienced professionals to work for the Authority, whilst observing in the determination of salaries and benefits the restriction provided for in Article (22) (a) of this Law. b) The General Director may employ such staff and consultants for the Authority as will enable it to meet its obligations and exercise its powers and fulfill its duties under this Law, whilst giving due consideration to the Authority’s budget as approved in accordance with Article (17) of this Law Chapter 5 The Minister Article (15) Responsibilities of the Minister a) Within 3 months of the effective date of this Law, and every three years thereafter, the Minister shall, in consultation with the Authority, prepare the National Telecommunications Plan to be approved by a resolution to be issued by the Council of Ministers. Such plan shall include the strategic plan and the general policy with respect to the