23. (1) The Board, having consulted with the Garda Commissioner, shall appoint a senior member of garda staff to be the Secretary to the Board (in this Part referred to as the “Secretary”).
(2) The Board shall not appoint a person under this section unless the Board is satisfied that the person has the relevant skills and experience to perform the functions of the Secretary.
(3) The Secretary shall hold office for such period as the Board may determine.