(1) The affairs of the Board shall be managed by an Executive Director who shall be appointed by the Board upon such terms and conditions as it may determine.
(2) The Executive Director shall perform all the functions entrusted to him or her under this Act and shall attend all meetings of the Board unless—
(a) the Executive Director is instructed by the Chairperson of a meeting to withdraw; or
(b) the Executive Director has obtained leave of absence or is prevented from attending for good cause.
(3) The Board may, during the absence of the Executive Director, appoint a person to act as Executive Director upon such terms and conditions as the Board may determine.