Section 9, Civil Aviation Act, 2017 for an effective aviation safety and security

(1) The Board on the recommendation of the Director- General shall designate an employee of the Authority as secretary to the Board who shall perform the functions directed by the Board or the Director-General. (2) The Secretary shall, in addition to any function that may be assigned to him by the Board, be responsible for - (a)taking the minutes of the meetings of the Board; (b) keeping the official seal and records of all decisions of the Board; (c) the performance of such other functions as the Board or the Director-General, may from time to time assign to him. (3) The Secretary shall, unless under exceptional circumstances in which the Board otherwise directs, in writing, attend all meetings of the Board, but shall not have a right to vote on any matter before the Board.