Section 9, The Persons With Disability Act, 2011

(1) The Commission shall have an Executive Secretarywho shall be appointed by the Commission on such terms and conditions as the Commission may determine. (2) The Executive Secretary shall hold office for a term of five years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for another term only. (3) The Executive Secretary shall be a person with- (a) formal qualification in any profession relevant or appropriate to the functions of the Commission; and (b) such proven ability in administration and management as the Commission may determine. (4) The Executive Secretary shall- (a) be responsible to the Commission for the dayto-day administration of the Commission including arrangement of the business, recording and keeping of the minutes of the meetings of the Commission and the supervision and discipline of the other staff of the Commission; (b) consult with Ministries, local councils, and other relevant organizations and institutions to secure the implementation of measures decided by the Commission; and (c) perform such other functions related to this Act as the Commission may direct. (5) The Commission shall employ such other staff in its Secretariat as may be necessary for the discharge of its functions on such terms and conditions as the Commission may determine. PART IV– FINANCIAL PROVISIONS