Section 13. Powers and duties of Secretary.

The Secretary of the Trustee Committee shall- (a) be the chief executive authority of the Trustee Committee and responsible for carrying out its decisions ; (b) represent the Trustee Committee in all suits and proceedings for and against the Committee ; (c) authenticate by his signature all decisions and instructions of the Trustee Committee ; (d) operate the bank accounts of the Trustee Committee jointly with the treasurer ; (e) convene meetings of the Trustee Committee and prepare their minutes ; (f) attend the meetings of the Trustee Committee with all the necessary records and information ; (g) maintain such forms, registers and other records as may be prescribed from time to time and do all correspondence relating to the Trustee Committee ; (h) inspect and verify periodically the accounts and registers of the Bar Associations regarding the stamps ; (i) prepare an annual statement of business transacted by the Trustee Committee during each financial year; (j) make appointments of the officers and servants of the Trustee Committee as sanctioned by the Committee and have power to take disciplinary action against any such officer or servant ; (k) do such other acts as may be directed by the State Government, the Trustee Committee and the Bar Council.