Section 19, Agricultural Research Institute Act 2007 (Act No. 25 of 2007), to

Subjectto the approval of Council and inconsultation withthe Minister, the Institute shall have power to - (a) generate funds from commercial and other activities and reinvest such funds to promote the work and gror"th of the Institute; (b) purchase or otherwise acquire or possess' hire or otherwise encumber real property; (c) establish, on its own or in association with another person or entiry, for the purpose of developing or exploiting an invention or technological expertise, and for this purpose to acquire an interest in or control over a company; and (d) create, on its own or in association with a person or entity, a trust fund for the ud*ioi.trutio, of donations and contributions. PARTVI - THEADMINSTRATION OF THE SIERRALEONE AGRTCLILTIJRAL INSTITUTE. 20. 0) The Institute shall have a Director-General who' shall be appointed by the President on the recommendation ofthe Minister' aftei ionsultation with the Council' 8) A person shall not be appointed as Director-General unless he- (a) is a Citizen of Sierra lPone; O) holds a doctorate degree in agricultural sciences from a recognised university; Director- Generat of lnstitute. No. 28 lre Sterra Leone Agricultural Research Instttule Acl, 2023 a) (c) has, at least, l0 years post-doctoral work experience in matters relating to scientific,. research, agricultural research or development; (d) has a proven knowledge and bxperience in admiristration at a senior management level, with a track record ofhigh level of integrity; (e) has proven managerial skills and innovative ideas with competence in good govemance. (3) The Director-General shall hold office for a term of5 years and shall be eligible for reappointment for a firrther term of5 years only. (4) The minimum terms and conditioos of service of the Director4enaral shall be determined by the Comcil and be made equivalent to or better than those ofVice-Chancellors and hincipals of Njala University, University of Sierra Leone or other public universities in Sierra Leone.