Artikel XIV

1. The Director shall be responsible to the Board for the operation and management of the Institute and for ensuring that its programmes and objectives are properly developed and carried out. The Director shall take the lead in fund raising and resources mobilization for the Institute. He/she is the chief executive officer of the Institute.
2. The Director shall implement the policies determined by the Board, follow the guidelines laid down by the Board for the functioning of the Institute and carry out the directions of the Board. Specifically, the Director, in consultation with the Board, shall:
(i) develop a strategic plan for the operation of the Institute for Board consideration and approval, and keep this plan under continuing review;
(ii) develop programmes and budgets, and prepare the Institute's annual report;
(iii) supervise the planning and direction of the Institute's research, developmental and educational activities to ensure effective implementation;
(iv) recruit and manage highly qualified staff;
(v) keep and have available the strategic plan, programmes and budgets for review by the Board on a regular basis;
(vi) keep the Chairperson of the Board advised on matters of consequence that relate to the Institute; and
(vii) perform such other functions as are delegated to him/her by the Board.
3. The Director shall be the legal representative of the Institute. He/she shall sign all deeds, contracts, agreements, treaties and other legal documents which are necessary to ensure the normal operation of the Institute. The Board may determine the extent to which these powers may be delegated by the Director. Contracts, agreements and treaties which affect the governance, objectives, location, expansions or dissolution of the Institute, or major issues concerning the relationship to the host country shall be subject to approval by the Board.