(1) The Board shall have an officer to be designated the Secretary who shall perform the functions of keeping accurate records of proceedings and decisions of the Board and such other functions as the Chief Executive may direct.

(2) The President may acting in accordance with the advice of the Board given in consultation with the Public Services Commission, appoint for the Centre the Secretary and such other officers and employees as it may require for the effective implementation of its functions.

(3) The President may in writing delegate to the Board the power of appointment vested in him under subsection (2) of this section.

(4) The Board may engage such consultants and advisers as it may require for the proper and efficient discharge of the functions of the Centre.