(1) The functions, duties and powers of the Secretary General shall, in addition to those mentioned in the laws in force, be as follows:
(a) To act as the administrative chief of the Secretariat,
(b) To perform act relating to the appointment, retirement of and punishment to the Employees of the Legislature-Parliament Service pursuant to this Act,
(c) To perform functions relating to the operation and management of the Secretariat as directed by the Committee,
(d) To prepare annual budget, program and plan of the Legislature-Parliament and the Secretariat and submit the same to the Committee,
(e) To perform, or cause to be performed, act relating to expenditure of budget appropriated for the Legislature- Parliament and the Secretariat and relating to financial administration,
(f) To perform, or cause to be performed, act relating to physical construction, restructuring of the Secretariat,
(g) To maintain relation and exchange support with friendly countries, foreign diplomatic missions and international bodies, national and international organizations,
(h) To maintain coordination between the Secretariat and other bodies,
(i) To look after, maintain the movable and immovable properties of the Legislature-Parliament and the Secretariat,
(j) To make necessary arrangements for the smooth running of the activities of the Legislature-Parliament and the Legislature-Parliament Secretariat.
(2) The other functions, duties and powers of the Secretary General shall be as prescribed.