9. Functions, Duties and Powers of the Member -Secretary:
The functions, duties and powers of the member secretary shall, in addition to the functions, duties and powers mentioned elsewhere in this Order, be as follows:
(a) To act as the administrative chief of the secretariat,
(b) To manage or cause to be managed the administrative activities of the secretariat,
(c) To carry out functions in capacity of the departmental head in accordance with the laws in force,
(d) To carry out, or cause to be carried out, such other functions as prescribed.