Climate Change Act, 2024 (Act No. 22 of 2024)

Chapter 2 : Policy Alignment and Institutional Arrangements

13. Appointment of Executive Director

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(1) The Minister must appoint a person with appropriate qualifications, experience and expertise as the Executive Director of the Presidential Climate Commission following a competitive recruitment process.

 

(2) The Executive Director is the accounting authority who must perform the functions of office in accordance with this Act.

 

(3) A person appointed as Executive Director holds office—
(a) for an agreed term not exceeding five years, but which is renewable for one further period of no longer than five years; and
(b) on terms and conditions determined by the Minister, which must include salary, allowances, benefits and performance standards after taking into consideration the recommendations of the Minister of Finance.