7. Executive Director:
(1) There shall be an Executive Director of the Board to function as it executive chief.
(2) The Board shall appoint the Executive Director through open competition from amongst the persons who have done at least Master’s degree in management, economics, medicines or law from an educational institute recognized by the Government of Nepal and gained at least Seven years of experience in a top managerial post.
(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in Sub -Section (2), the Government of Nepal may designate the first class officer of the Government of Nepal or any employee with equival ent rank to carry out the functions of the Executive Director’s post until  the Executive Director is appointed pursuant to that Sub – Section.
(4) The tenure of the Executive Director appointed pursuant to Sub- section (2) shall be four years.
(5) Notwithstanding anything contained in Sub -Section (4), if the Executive Director does not fulfill responsibility of his/her post or does any function contrary to the interest of the Board, the Government of Nepal may, on recommendation of the Board, remove him/her at any time from the office of the Executive Director.
(6) Prior to removing him or her from the office of Executive Director pursuant to Sub-section (5), a reasonable time shall be provided to such Executive Director to submit clarification.
(7) The remuneration, other terms of service, facility, function, duties and powers of the Executive Director shall be as prescribed.