Section 14, The National Minerals Agency Act, 2012

(1) Each Department shall be headed by a Directorappointed by the Board in strict compliance with the procedures and processes for the procurement of services in the Public Procurement Act, 2004. (2) The Directors shall have such responsibilities and functions as may be assigned by the Director-General. (3) Without prejudice to sub-section (2), the following Directors shall have the following responsibilities– (a) the Director of Mines, shall have such responsibilities and authority as assigned to the Director of Mines in the Mines and Minerals Act, of 2009; (b) the Director of Geological Survey, shall have such responsibilities and authority as assigned to the Director of Geological Survey in the Mines and Minerals Act, 2009; (c) the Director responsible for the Department of Precious Minerals Trading shall assure compliance with the Kimberly Certification Process Scheme and assume responsibilities and authority over all matters relating to precious minerals trading in Sierra Leone including any laws related to the trade of precious minerals; and (d) the Director responsible for the Department of Finance and Administration shall be responsible for managing the annual budgeting process, procurement and assets, and human resource management.