22.— (1) The chief executive officer shall—

(a) carry on, and manage and control generally, the administration and business of the Authority,

(b) perform such other functions as may be assigned to that officer by or under this Act or another enactment or as may be delegated to him or her by the Board, and

(c) supply the Board with information (including financial information) relating to the performance of the chief executive officer’s functions as the Board may require.

(2) The chief executive officer is responsible to the Board for the performance of the chief executive officer’s functions and the implementation of the Board’s policies.

(3) If the chief executive officer is absent or the position of chief executive officer is vacant, the functions of the chief executive officer under this section may be performed by an employee of the Authority designated by the Authority.