(1) There shall be a secretary to function as an administrative chief of
the Council.
(2) The Council shall appoint, an individual who holds a graduate degree in
law, to the post of secretary as prescribed.
(3) Until the period of the appointment of the secretary pursuant to Sub-section
(2), the Government of Nepal may designate a Gazetted Officer of judicial
service, in request of the Council, to work as the secretary of the Council.
(4) The tenure of office of the secretary shall be of four years.
(5) Notwithstanding anything contained in Sub-section (4), if the Secretary
does not function honestly or he/she falls in bad conduct or his/her work is
not satisfactory, then the Council may remove him/her at any time.
(6) Before removing the secretary from the post pursuant Sub-section (5),
he/she shall be provided opportunity to submit clearance.
(7) The functions, powers, duties, remuneration and terms and conditions of
service of the secretary shall be as prescribed.