Section 3, The National Minerals Agency Act, 2012

(1) There is hereby established a body to be known asthe National Minerals Agency Board which shall be the governing body of the Agency. (2) The object for which the Board is established is to oversee the efficient operation of the Agency and in particular, the Board shall be responsible to– (a) approve the operational budget of the Agency; (b) establish strategic direction and setting performance targets; (c) assess organizational performance both technical and financial; (d) effectively enforce this Act and ensure its compliance; 2 3 Interpretation. Establishment of National Minerals Establishment of Mineral Agency Board. (e) ensure that the relevant operational policies in procurement and administrative procedures are adhered to; (f) determine the grading, remuneration, recruitment, promotion and training of staff; (g) approve the hiring and firing of the Director General and Directors of the Agency; and (h) do all the other things as will contribute to the attainment of the object of the Agency.