(1) The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the day to day administration and operations of the Authority and is answerable to the Board in the performance of functions under this Act.

(2) Where the office of the Chief Executive Officer becomes vacant, the Board shall notify the Minister who in turn shall notify the President.

(3) Where the Chief Executive Officer is unable, by reason of illness or absence from the country, to perform the functions of the Chief Executive Officer, the Board shall authorise a Deputy Chief Executive Officer to perform the functions of the Chief Executive Officer until the Chief Executive Officer is able to perform those functions