(1) Subject to the other provisions of this Act and rules made thereunder, the general superintendence, direction, management and administrative control over the affairs of the Authority shall vest in the Chief Executive Officer.
(2) The Chief Executive Officer may, by a general or special order in writing, delegate such of his powers subject to such terms and conditions, as he may determine, upon any officer of the Authority:
Provided that each such order of delegation and the terms and conditions of such delegation shall be placed before the Authority.
Power to engage experts and professionals.
20. The Chief Executive Officer may engage such consultants, advisors or technology professionals, as may be required for efficient discharge of its powers and functions under this Act, on such allowances or remuneration and on such terms and conditions, as may be specified by regulations.
Vacancies etc., not to invalidate proceedings.
21. No act or proceeding of the Authority shall be invalid merely by reason of-
(a) any vacancy in or any defect in the constitution of the Authority;
(b) any defect in the appointment of a person as Deputy Chairperson or member; or
(c) any irregularity in the procedure of the Authority not affecting the merits of the case.
Avoidance of conflict of interest.
22. A member of the Authority having any direct or indirect interest, whether pecuniary or otherwise, in any matter coming up for consideration at a meeting of the Authority, shall disclose the nature of his interest at such meeting and shall not take any part in any deliberation or decision of the Authority with respect to that matter.
Powers and functions of Authority.