Section 13 in The Biological Diversity Rules, 2004
13. Powers and duties of Chairperson
.-(1) The Chairperson shall have the overall control of the day-to-day activities of the Authority.(2)Subject to the provisions of section 10, the Chairperson shall have the powers of general superintendence over the officers and staff of the Authority and he may issue necessary directions for the conduct and management of the affairs of the Authority.(3)The Chairperson shall be in charge of all the confidential papers and records of the Authority and shall be responsible for their safe custody.(4)All orders and instructions to be issued by the Authority shall be under the signature of the Chairperson or of any other officer authorised by the Chairperson in this behalf.(5)The Chairperson, either himself or through an officer of the Authority authorised for the purpose, may sanction and disburse all payments against the approved budget.(6)The Chairperson shall have full powers for granting administrative and technical sanction to all estimates.(7)The Chairperson shall convene and preside over all the meetings of the Authority and shall ensure that all decisions taken by the Authority are implemented in proper manner.(8)The Chairperson shall exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be delegated to him from time to time by the Authority or the Central Government.
