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Section 9 of The Brahmaputra Board Act, 1980

Chief Engineers, Secretary and other officers.

(1)The Central Government shall appoint--
1. (a)two Chief Engineers to assist the General Manager of the Board; and
2. (b)the Secretary to the Board.
(2)The Board may appoint such other officers and employees as it considers necessary for the efficient discharge of its functions under this Act.
(3)The terms and conditions of service of the Chief Engineers, the Secretary and other officers and employees of the Board shall be such as may be determined by regulations.

Summary

The Central Government is required to appoint two Chief Engineers to support the General Manager.
The Central Government also appoints the Secretary to the Board.
The Board itself is allowed to appoint any other officers and employees it needs to do its work properly.
The working terms and conditions for the Chief Engineers, the Secretary, and other staff are established by regulations.

Practical examples

1To help manage upcoming flood control projects, the Central Government appoints Ms. Laila Khan and Mr. Arjun Patel as the two Chief Engineers to assist the General Manager.

2Because the Board needs to process a large volume of public requests, the Board directly hires ten new administrative assistants to ensure the work is done efficiently.

FAQ

1. Does the Board hire all of its own staff?

No, the Central Government appoints the two Chief Engineers and the Secretary, while the Board can appoint other necessary officers and employees.

2. How many Chief Engineers does the Central Government appoint for the Board?

The Central Government appoints exactly two Chief Engineers.

3. What is the main job of the Chief Engineers?

Their main role is to assist the General Manager of the Board.

4. Who decides the salary and vacation days for these employees?

The terms and conditions of service for the Chief Engineers, the Secretary, and other employees are determined by regulations.

Test yourself

1.According to Section 9 of The Brahmaputra Board Act, 1980, how many Chief Engineers is the Central Government supposed to appoint?

2.Under Section 9 of The Brahmaputra Board Act, 1980, what is the primary stated purpose of the two Chief Engineers?

3.Under Section 9 of The Brahmaputra Board Act, 1980, who holds the authority to appoint the Secretary to the Board?

4.If the Board needs extra clerks and data analysts to work efficiently, who has the power to appoint them under Section 9 of The Brahmaputra Board Act, 1980?

5.How are the terms and conditions of service for the Secretary and other officers determined under Section 9 of The Brahmaputra Board Act, 1980?

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