Public Health (Tobacco) Act, 2002

Chief executive.

28.—(1) There shall be a chief executive officer of the Office (who shall be known as and is referred to in this Act as the “chief executive”).

(2) The chief executive shall carry on and manage, and control generally, the administration of the Office and perform such other functions (if any) as may be determined by the Office.

(3) The chief executive shall be appointed, and may be removed from office, by the Office, with the consent of the Minister.

(4) The chief executive shall hold office upon and subject to such terms and conditions (including terms and conditions relating to remuneration and allowances) as may be determined by the Office with the consent of the Minister and the Minister for Finance.

(5) The chief executive shall not hold any other office or employment or carry on any business without the consent of the Office.

(6) The chief executive may attend meetings of the Office and may make submissions, orally or in writing, to and otherwise advise the Office at such meetings in accordance with the procedures of the Office under section 16 (5).