Section 17 of The Footwear Design and Development Institute Act, 2017
- (1)The Secretary of the Institute shall be appointed by the Central Government for a tenure of five years and on such terms and conditions of service as may be prescribed.
- (2)The Secretary shall act as the Secretary of the Governing Council, the Senate and such committees as may be specified by the Statutes.
- (3)The Secretary shall be responsible to the Managing Director for the proper discharge of his functions.
- (4)The Secretary shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be assigned to him by this Act or the Statutes or the Managing Director.
Summary
- The Secretary of the Institute is appointed by the Central Government for a five-year term.
- The Secretary's main job is to act as the official secretary for the Governing Council, the Senate, and other committees defined by the rules.
- The Secretary works directly under the Managing Director and is responsible to them for doing their job properly.
- The Secretary also performs any additional duties assigned to them by the Act, the Statutes, or the Managing Director.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who appoints the Secretary?
The Secretary is appointed by the Central Government.
2. Who is the Secretary's boss?
The Secretary is directly responsible to the Managing Director.
3. What groups does the Secretary assist?
The Secretary acts as the secretary for the Governing Council, the Senate, and specific committees.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 17 of The Footwear Design and Development Institute Act, 2017, what is the term length for the Secretary's appointment?
Q2.Under Section 17 of The Footwear Design and Development Institute Act, 2017, to whom is the Secretary directly responsible for the proper discharge of their functions?
Q3.Under Section 17 of The Footwear Design and Development Institute Act, 2017, which bodies does the Secretary officially serve as a secretary for?
Q4.Considering Section 17 and Section 16 of The Footwear Design and Development Institute Act, 2017, how is the chain of command structured between the top officers?