(1) The State Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint a person as the Chief Executive Officer of the Authority with such qualifications and on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by rules. The Chief Executive Officer shall be responsible for the implementation of the decisions of the Authority and general administration as may be prescribed by regulations or any other matter as may be delegated by the Chairperson or the Authority.
(2) The Authority may appoint, in accordance with the procedure and on terms and conditions specified by regulations, such number of officers, experts, professionals and supporting staff as may be necessary. Such officers, experts or professionals shall have special knowledge and experience in transportation engineering, urban planning, law, business or such other disciplines related to urban transportation or other disciplines, as may be necessary to assist the Authority in the discharge of its functions.
(3) The Authority may with the concurrence of the State Government, engage, from time to time, on contract basis such other officers or consultants or an organisation having experts in fields as mentioned in sub-section (2), as it deems necessary, for the due and proper performance of its functions under this Act.
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(4) The salaries and allowances payable to, and other terms and conditions of service of, the officers and employees of the Authority shall be governed by such conditions of service as may be prescribed by regulations.