act as the NIHR’s executive organ. The Secretariat shall have a sufficient number of consultants, experts, researchers and other staff of the Secretariat, who shall be appointed by a resolution of the Chairperson based on the recommendation of the Secretary General.” vote; prepare periodic reports every three months, which include the activities of the NIHR, progress of work at the General Secretariat, and the work that has been accomplished in accordance with the plans and programs drawn up. c. Attend the meetings of the Committees, follow up on their work, and provide what is needed to enable the Committees to exercise their competencies, without having the right to vote. 2. Article No. (17) of the law establishing the NIHR defines the responsibilities of the Secretary General, where "the Secretary General shall manage the affairs of the Secretariat and supervise its work, and shall report directly to the Chairperson in performing the duties of his/her position. In particular, the Secretary General shall undertake the following tasks: The Secretary General may delegate in writing any of his/her duties and powers to any of the Secretariat staff.” Counselor Yasser Ghanim Shaheen, the Secretary General, oversees the work of the General Secretariat assisted by: Mr. Fahad Abdulla Al Mualla, Director of Resources and Services Directorate and Mrs. Latifa Rashed Al Jalahma, Director of Legal Affairs and Training Directorate. a. General supervision over the Secretariat, employees’ affairs and financial and administrative matters in accordance with this Law and the rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto; b. Attend the meetings of the Council of Commissioners and implement its decisions without having the right to In English https://www.nihr.org.bh/EN/Organisation/SecretariatGeneral 22