32. (1) There shall be a Chief Executive Officer of the Authority who shall be appointed by the Government on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed. (2) The Chief Executive Officer shall be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Authority and shall perform such functions as are assigned to him by this Ordinance or by rules made thereunder; and shall, in respect of performance of his functions, be responsible to the Chairman. (3) If the Chief Executive Officer is unable to perform the functions of his office on account of absence, illness or any other cause, the Government may appoint another person to officiate as Chief Executive Officer in his place during the period he remains so unable. (4) The Chief Executive Officer shall act as the secretary of the Authority and shall have the same right of being present at any meeting of the Authority or of any committee thereof and of taking part in the discussions thereat as if he were a member of the Authority or of such committee, and may, at any time with the consent of the person presiding at the meeting, make a statement or explanation of facts, but he shall not vote upon, or move any motion at such meeting.