Section 8, The National Electoral Commission Act, 2002

(1) The Commission shall have an Executive Secretary and such other staff as many be required for the efficientdischarge of the functions of the Commission. (2) Public officers may be seconded or otherwise render assistance to the Commission. (3) The Executive Secretary and other staff of the Commission shall be appointed by the Commission subject to such terms and conditions as the Commission may determine. (4) The Executive Secretary shall be responsible to the Commission for— a. the day-to-day administration of the affairs of the Commission; b. the recording and keeping of minutes of meetings of the Commission in a book kept for that purpose; c. the supervision and discipline of the staff of the Commission; and d. performing such other duties as the Commission may determine.