Agriculture (Research, Training and Advice) Act, 1988
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Director. |
7.—(1) There shall be a chief officer of Teagasc who shall be known, and is referred to in this Act, as the Director. | |
(2) The Director shall carry on and manage and control generally the administration and business of Teagasc and perform such other functions as may be determined by Teagasc. | ||
(3) The Director shall hold office under a contract of service in writing, containing such terms and conditions (including terms and conditions relating to remuneration and superannuation), as may be approved of by the Minister with the consent of the Minister for Finance. | ||
(4) The Director shall be paid such allowances for expenses incurred by him in the performance of his functions as may be determined by the Minister with the consent of the Minister for Finance. | ||
(5) The first Director shall be appointed, and may be removed from office at any time, by the Minister; each subsequent Director shall be appointed, and may be removed from office at any time, by Teagasc with the consent of the Minister. | ||
(6) The Director shall devote the whole of his time to his duties as Director and shall not hold any other office or position without the consent of Teagasc. | ||
(7) The Director may make proposals to Teagasc on any matter relating to its activities. | ||
(8) The Director shall not be a member of Teagasc or of a committee appointed by Teagasc under section 17 . |