(1)

The Central Government shall appoint a person possessing such technical qualifications and practical experience in oilseeds development as may be prescribed, as the Executive Director to the Board.

(2)

The Executive Director shall be the chief executive of the Board and shall exercise such powers and perform such functions as may be prescribed.

(3)

The Central Government shall appoint a Secretary to the Board who shall exercise such powers and perform such functions as may be prescribed or as may be delegated to him by the Board or the Executive Director.

(4)

The Executive Director and the Secretary shall be entitled to such salary and allowances and shall be subject to such conditions of service in respect of leave, pension, provident fund and other matters as may, from time to time, be fixed by the Central Government.

(5)

Subject to such control and restrictions as may be prescribed, the Board may appoint such other officers and employees, as may be necessary, for the efficient performance of its functions and the method of appointment, the conditions of service and the scales of pay and allowances of such other officers and employees of the Board shall be such as may be provided by the Board by regulations made under this Act.

(6)

The Executive Director, the Secretary and other officers and employees of the Board shall not undertake any work unconnected with their duties under this Act except with the permission of the Central Government.