(1) The Chief Education Officer shall, subject to the directions of the Minister, be responsible for the general administration of this Act.
(2) The Chief Education Officer shall—
(a) ensure that schools and other educational institutions are administered in a proper and efficient manner;
(b) develop administrative principles and procedures for implementing general policies and administering the school system;
(c) after prior consultation with the Permanent Secretary, delegate authority to professional staff of the Ministry for administering various aspects of the system of education including the registration and administration of private schools;
(d) develop and direct training of all professional personnel;
(e) initiate, subject to the provisions of this Act, curriculum innovation and reform and the establishment of appropriate procedures for evaluating the instructional programme of schools and other educational institutions;
(f) advise the Minister on matters affecting education in the state;
(g) ensure that school premises, property and stock are protected against improper use;
(h) initiate, organise and conduct courses of induction and training for untrained teachers;
(i) ensure the observance of this Act and regulations made thereunder pertaining to the conduct of schools and other educational institutions; and
(j) perform such other functions under this Act as the Minister may assign to the Chief Education Officer.