17 Accountability of the Executive Chairman

The Executive Chairman of the Service shall:

(a) be responsible for the implementation of the Fiscal Policies of Government, Policies and Decisions of the Governing Board, as well as General Administration of the Service;

(b) keep proper accounting records, in accordance with Standard Accounting Practice and Financial Regulations of the State in respect of all:

i. Revenue and Expenditure of the Service;

ii. its Assets, Liabilities and other financial transactions; and

iii. other Revenue collected by the Service, including Income on Investment;

(c) prepare an Annual Report, including Financial Statements, in accordance with generally accepted Accounting Principles and Practice;

(d) ensure that the available Accounting Records of the Service are adequate and used economically in the most effective and efficient manner and the Accounting and other Financial Records are properly safeguarded;

(e) ensure the effective implementation of the functions of the Service under Section 13 of this Law; and

(f) be accountable to the Governor.