Section 21, The Sierra Leone Public Transport Authority Act, 2023

(1) The Director-General shall be removed from officeby the Board for any of the following reasons- (a) inability to perform the functions of his office due to incompetence, negligence or infirmity of mind or body; (b) proven misconduct; (c) if he is convicted and sentenced for an offence involving fraud or dishonesty. (2) Where the actions of the Director General amounts to his removal the Board shall suspend him and refer the matter to a special committee appointed for that purpose. (3) The Director-General shall be given the opportunity to be heard and represented by a legal practitioner Removal or suspension of Director No. 21 The Sierra Leone Public Transport Authority Act 2023 No. 21 The Sierra Leone Public Transport Authority Act 2023 PART IV-MANAGEMENT OF THE AUTHORITY 17. The Authority shall be serviced by a secretariat consisting of the Director-General, Deputy Director-General and other officers as may be required for the efficient performance of the functions of the Authority. 18. The Authority shall establish in each administrative region a branch of the Authority. 19. (1) The Authority shall have a Director General who shall be appointed by the President on the recomendation of the Minister subject to the approval of Parliament. (2) A person shall not be appointed a Director -General unless the person (a) holds a Masters degree in engineering, business administration or any related field from a reputable university ; (b) has a minimum of not less than 10 years proven experience in an institution; and (c) has a minimum of 5 years experience in management (3) The Director-General shall be appointed on such terms and conditions as may be specified in his appointment letter. 20. (1) The Director-General shall be responsible for carrying out the following functions- (a) implement the decisions of the Board; (b) control and management of the day-to-day business of the Authority; Secretariat Regional Offices Director - Functions of Director (h) support the Ministry with the development and implementation of policies and programmes related to public transport planning ,operation and management; (i) establish standards for public transport services; (j) serve as an advisory body to the Minister on all matters pertaining to public transport operation and management; (k) manage performance-based service delivery contracts; (l) conduct studies and maintain a database; (m) monitor and evaluate management relating to public transportation; (n) liaise with stakeholders in the development and enforcement of traffic management plans (o) engage with stakeholders in the planning of public transportation infrastructure ; (p) administer financial aspects of licensed routes including ticketing , clearing house, payment of transports service providers; (q) manage ownership and maintenance of public transport vehicles procured on behalf of the Ministry; (r) management of bus terminals; and (s) any other related matters as the Minister may determine;