Food Safety Authority of Ireland Act, 1998

Chief executive of Authority.

37.—(1) There shall be a chief officer of the Authority who shall be known, and is referred to in this Act, as the chief executive.

(2) The chief executive shall be appointed by the Board and may be removed from office at any time for stated reasons by the Board with the consent of the Minister.

(3) The chief executive shall carry on and manage and control generally the administration and business of the Authority and perform such other functions as may be determined by the Board.

(4) The chief executive shall hold office for such term and upon and subject to such other terms and conditions (including terms and conditions relating to remuneration) as may be determined by the Minister after consultation with the Board and with the consent of the Minister for Finance and shall be paid out of moneys at the disposal of the Authority in accordance with section 24 .

(5) The chief executive may make proposals to the Board on any matter relating to the activities of the Authority.

(6) The chief executive shall not hold any other office or position or carry on any business without the consent of the Board.

(7) The chief executive shall not be a member of the Board or of the Scientific Committee or a subcommittee established under section 35 , but he or she may, in accordance with procedures established by the Board, attend meetings of the Board, Scientific Committee, or any such subcommittees and shall be entitled to speak and advise the relevant meeting.