The Regional Rural Banks Act, 1976
11. Chairman
1. The
Central Government shall appoint an individual to be the Chairman of a Regional
Rural Bank and specify the period, not exceeding five years, for which such
individual shall, subject to the provisions of sub-section (4), hold office as
the Chairman.
2. The
individual, appointed as a Chairman under sub-section (1), shall, on the expiry
of the period specified under that sub-section, be eligible for re-appointment.
3. The
Chairman shall devote his whole time to the affairs of the Regional Rural Bank
and shall have, subject to the superintendence, control and direction of the
Board, the management of the whole of the affairs of the Regional Rural Bank.
4. The
Chairman shall hold office during the pleasure of the Central Government.
5. The
Chairman shall receive such salary and allowances and be governed by such terms
and conditions of service as may be determined by the Central Government.
6.
If
the Chairman is, by infirmity or otherwise, rendered incapable of carrying out
his duties or is absent, on leave or otherwise, in circumstances not involving
the vacation of office, the Central Government may appoint another individual
to act as the Chairman during the absence of the first-mentioned Chairman.