(1) There shall be a Chief Executive who shall be the head of the Mental Health Authority and the Secretary to the Board.

(2) The Chief Executive shall be appointed by the President in accordance with article 195 of the Constitution.

(3) The Chief Executive shall hold office on the terms and conditions specified in the letter of appointment.

(4) The Chief Executive is responsible for planning, organization, administration, co-ordination, monitoring and evaluation of mental health services in the country.

(5) The Chief Executive shall perform any other functions deter- mined by the Board.

(6) The Chief Executive may delegate a function to an officer of the Authority but shall not be relieved from the ultimate responsibility for the performance of the delegated function.

(7) The Chief Executive shall provide the Minister through the Board with technical advice on mental health that may be required.

(8) The Chief Executive shall have a secretariat with designated personnel to assist with the running of the Authority.