(1) There shall be a Regional Co-ordinating Director for each Regional Co-ordinating Council.

(2) The President may in accordance with Article 195 (1) of the Constitution, appoint a Regional Co-ordinating Director for each Regional Co-ordinating Council.

(3) The President may, delegate the power of appointment under subsection (2) to the Head of the Local Government Service Council.

(4) The Regional Co-ordinating Director

(a) is the administrative head of the Office of the Regional Co-ordinating Council;

(b) is responsible for the co-ordination of the activities of the Departments of the Regional Coordinating Council; and

(c) has the status and rank of a Chief Director in the Civil Service.

(5) The Regional Co-ordinating Director is responsible to the Regional Minister in the performance of the functions of the office.

(6) The Regional Co-ordinating Director is a member of the Local Government Service.

(7) The Regional Co-ordinating Director shall ensure that the functions and responsibilities of the Office of the Regional Co-ordinating Council are effectively and efficiently carried out.