Section 18 of The Footwear Design and Development Institute Act, 2017
- (1)The Executive Director of each Institute campus shall be appointed by the Central Government for a tenure of five years and on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be assigned to him by this Act or the Statutes or by the Managing Director.
- (2)The Executive Director shall be the principal academic and executive officer of the Institute campus and shall be responsible for the implementation of the decision of the Governing Council and the Senate and the day-to-day administration of the Institute campus in consultation with the Managing Director.
Summary
- Each individual Institute campus has its own Executive Director, appointed by the Central Government for a five-year term.
- The Executive Director serves as the top academic and administrative boss for their specific campus.
- Their job is to run the daily operations of the campus and to put the decisions of the Governing Council and Senate into action locally.
- They do not work alone; they must run the campus in consultation with the Managing Director.
- They also carry out any other powers or duties given to them by the Act, Statutes, or the Managing Director.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Does one Executive Director manage all the campuses?
No, the law specifies an Executive Director for each Institute campus.
2. Who does the Executive Director need to consult with for daily administration?
They must run the day-to-day administration in consultation with the Managing Director.
3. Who appoints the Executive Directors?
The Central Government appoints them for a five-year term.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 18 of The Footwear Design and Development Institute Act, 2017, who is the principal academic and executive officer of a specific Institute campus?
Q2.Under Section 18 of The Footwear Design and Development Institute Act, 2017, how long is the tenure of an Executive Director?
Q3.Under Section 18 of The Footwear Design and Development Institute Act, 2017, with whom must the Executive Director consult when handling the day-to-day administration of the campus?
Q4.Considering Section 18 and Section 13 of The Footwear Design and Development Institute Act, 2017, what dual role does an Executive Director play regarding the broader Institute?