Section 15, The Sierra Leone Maritime Administration Act, 2000

(1) Subject to this Act and any general directions which the Board may give, the Executive Director shall be responsible for the efficient organisation and management of the Administration; and (2) Without prejudice to subclause (1) it shall be the function of the Executive Director as the Chief Executive Officer of the Administration but subject to any directions from the Board, to— (a) formulate and implement the operational policies, programmes and plans relating to the functions of the Administration as may be approved by the Board; (b) determine and provide the technical needs of the Administration; (c) initiate and maintain high-level contact with local interest groups and international institutions in the shipping and maritime industry; (d) ensure the regular training and development of the staff of the Administration based on such personnel or manpower guidelines as may be approved by the Board; and (e) to provide overall leadership in the conduct and management of the day-to-day business or activities of the Administration. [Margin: Appointment of Deputy Executive Director and other staff.]