12. (1) The Managing Director shall be appointed by the Government from amongst the journalists having not less than fifteen years experience in journalism on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Government and he shall also be the Chief Editor of the Sangstha. (2) The Managing Director shall be a whole time officer and the Chief Administrative Officer of the Sangstha and, subject to the provisions of this Ordinance, he shall administer and manage the affairs and fund of the Sangstha, and shall have supervision over and direction of the work of the Sangstha and of the officers and employees, technical or otherwise, employed for the purpose of carrying out the work of the Sangstha, and shall also discharge such duties as may be assigned to him by the Board or as may be prescribed.