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(b) one member, not being a public officer or an employee of Malawi Posts, appointed by
the Minister on account of his knowledge and experience in matters of postal administration
or postal services;
(c) the Principal Secretary responsible for posts;
(d) the Secretary to the Treasury; and
(e) three other members, not being public officers or employees of Malawi Posts,
appointed by the Minister by virtue of their knowledge and experience in law, commerce,
industry, finance, public administration or public affairs.
(3) A member of the Board of Malawi Posts, other than a member ex officio—
(a) shall hold office for a period not exceeding two years from the date of his
appointment;
(b) shall be eligible for re-appointment; and
(c) may resign his office by written notification in writing to the Minister.
(4) Members of the Board of Malawi Posts shall be entitled to such remuneration,
allowances and such other benefits as the Minister may, from time to time determine.
Fourth
Schedule
(5) The Fourth Schedule shall apply in relation to the Board of Malawi Posts.
Postmaster
General
78. —(1) There shall be a Postmaster General who shall be appointed by the Minister on the
recommendation of the Board of Malawi Posts.
(2) The terms and conditions of service of the Postmaster General shall be determined by the
Minister on the recommendation of the Board of Malawi Posts and specified in the instrument
of appointment.
(3) The Postmaster General shall be the chief executive officer of Malawi Posts and, subject
to the general supervision and control of the Board of Malawi Posts, shall be responsible
for—
(a) the day to day operations of Malawi Posts;
(b) the management of funds, property and affairs of Malawi Posts;
(c) the administration, organization and control of the staff of Malawi Posts.
(4) There shall be a Deputy Postmaster General who shall—
(a) be appointed by the Board of Malawi Posts with the approval of the Minster;
(b) perform such functions and duties as may be assigned to him by the Postmaster
General from time to time.
(5) Subsection (2) shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Deputy Postmaster General.
(6) The Postmaster General or, in his absence, the Deputy Postmaster General, shall attend
meetings of the Board and of any committees of the Board and may address such meetings,