Rule 8. Appointment, Power and Functions of Secretary and other Officers of the Board

(1) The Secretary of the Board shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Board.

(2) The Government of Arunachal Pradesh shall be the Posting Authority/Assigning Authority in respect of the Government Officers/Staff to the Board.

(3) The Government of Arunachal Pradesh shall post the following officers/staff to the Board :

(i) an officer from the Labour Department not below the rank of the Labour Commissioner, as Secretary of the Board,

(ii) an officer from the Labour Department not below the rank of the Assistant Labour Commissioner, as Joint Secretary of the Board,

(iv) as many officers from the Labour Department, not below the rank of Labour Officer as the Administrative Officer or the Officer on Special Duty etc. to discharge duties and functions assigned under the Code and these Rules,

(iv) a Finance and Accounts Officer of the Board from the officers of Arunachal Pradesh Labour Services or from the Finance and Account Services,

(v) an Accountant –cum-Cashier of the Board from the Labour Department not below the rank of Upper Division Clerk/Assistant and

(vi) from Labour Department or on deputation, such other staff or employees as it considers necessary to assist the Board in the efficient discharge of its functions.

(4) The State Government may, delegate its powers to the Secretary and other officers of the Board, to enable the Board to carry out its functions efficiently and timely.

(5) The Secretary of the Board shall, with the approval of the Chairperson, issue notice to convene meeting of the Board and keep the record of the minutes and other records of the Board and shall take necessary steps for carrying out the decisions of the Board.