17. Provisions Relating to Employees:
17.1 The Government of Nepal may appoint a person, who has been working or has already worked in the position of special class or above or is an outstanding person in the concerned field, as the Development Commissioner of the Authority to act as its chief executive. His term of office will be for a maximum period of five years and the Government of Nepal may, if it so wishes, extend his terms of office for a maximum period of another five years.
17.2 Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section 17.1, the Government of Nepal may relieve the Development Commissioner of his office before the expiration of his term if the Government of Nepal
so wishes.
17.3 The Authority may appoint other employees as may be rquired.
17.4 The remuneration, terms and conditions of service of the Development Commissioner and those of the other employees of the Authority shall be as prescribed.
17.5 The Development Commissioner may delegate his power to any subordinate employee under his watch and responsibility.