Section 23, Civil Aviation Act, 2017 for an effective aviation safety and security

(1) The Director-General shall be responsible to the Boardfor the performance of the following functions- (a) exercise of all powers and the discharge of all duties of the Authority including- (i) control over all personnel and activities of the Authority; (ii) issuance of orders, directives instructions or circulars to address specific technical matters; (b) to provide overall leadership in the general operations and efficient administration of the affairs or activities of the Authority; (c) to initiate and maintain high-level contact with interested parties, both local and international, in relevant areas of the operations of the Authority; (d) to monitor and supervise the preparation of the annual budgets and reports of the Authority for the review and approval of the Board; Emergency orders. grant exemptions. Appointment Director- Functions of Director- No. 7 The Civil Aviation Act 2019No. 7 The Civil Aviation Act 201932 33 (e) to oversee the work and discipline of the other staff of the Authority; and out such other functions as may be assigned by the Board or necessary for the purposes of the (2) The Authority shall also, subject to such terms and conditions as the Board shall determine, have two Deputy Director-Generals, one of whom shall be responsible for administration and the other for technical operations.