Section 12: Powers and functions of the Chairman. The Chairman, who shall be the chief executive

12. Powers and functions of the Chairman. The Chairman, who shall be the chief executive of the Council, shall work under the general policy guideline of the Board and have such powers, functions and duties as may be conferred on, or vested in, him by or under his Act. The Chairman:— (a) may, from time to time, for the purpose of ensuring efficient functioning of the Council and to facilitate its day to day functions, delegate to the Secretary or other officers of the Council, such of his functions, powers or ditties as he may consider necessary; (b) shall in consultation with the Technical Advisory Committee formulate business and research plans and submit to the Board for approval; (c) shall ensure the protection of all assets of the Council including intellectual property assets; (d) shall promote commercialization of research and development work of the Council linking it with the market demand; (e) arrange for annual performance evaluation of the Council; (f) prepare the annual report of the Council for submission to the Federal Government which shall place it before the Parliament; (g) identify areas of strength and weakness and formulate remedial programs; (h commission industry specific studies to identify technical problems and to approve plans for technical scientific input by the Council towards their solution; (i) arrange management courses on a regular basis for managerial levels of the Council; and (j) may subject to the provisions clause (e) of section 8, appoint such officers and employees as may be necessary for the efficient performance of the functions of the Council on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed under the rules.

Effective date: 2007-01-01

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