Powers and Duties of the Administrator.
Section 17
SEC. 17. Powers and Duties of the Administrator. - The Administrator shall have the following powers and duties: (a) As Chief Executive Officer of the BEZA, direct and manage the affairs of the BEZA in accordance with the policies of the Board; (b) Establish the internal organization of the BEZA under such conditions that the Board may prescribe; (c) Submit an annual budget and necessary supplemental budget to the Board for its approval; (d) Submit, within thirty (30) days after the close of each fiscal year, an annual report to the Board and such other reports as may be required; (e) Submit to the Board for its approval, policies, systems, procedures, rules and regulations that are essential to the operation of the BuZ; (f) Execute, administer, and implement policies and measures approved and adopted by the Board; (g) Directly administer and supervise the operations and day-to-day business activities of the BEZA; (h) Represent the BEZA in all dealings with offices, agencies, and instrumentalities of the Government and with all persons and entities, public or private, domestic or foreign, unless otherwise directed by the President or the Board; (i) Execute, on behalf of the BEZA, all contracts, agreements and other instruments affecting the interests of the BEZA duly approved by the Board; (k) Preside at the meetings of the Board in the absence of the Chairperson; (l) Recommend to the Board the remuneration and other emoluments of its officers and employees in accordance with existing laws on compensation and position classification; (m) Create a mechanism in coordination with relevant agencies for the promotion of industrial peace, the protection of the environment, and the advancement of the quality of life in the BuZ; and (n) Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board, or which are necessary or incidental to the office.