The Chief Executive Officer :
1° Prepares the decisions of the Board of Directors and ensures that they are implemented;
2° Prepares the programme of activities and ensures that it runs smoothly;
3° Prepares the budget and its amendments;
4° Has authority over the institution’s departments and ensures compliance with the museum’s internal regulations;
5° Is the authorising officer for income and expenditure;
6° Is responsible for the management of the institution and has authority over all staff assigned to the institution or made available to it;
7° Represents the institution in legal proceedings and in all civil acts;
8° Is responsible for the acquisition, conservation and presentation of the national collections, as well as their loan or deposit by means of agreements;
9° Concludes contracts and is the person responsible for contracts.
Each year, the Director General draws up a report on the operation of the institution, submits it to the Board of Directors and sends it to the Ministers of Culture and Sport.
To carry out his duties, he may delegate his signature to the heads of the departments under his authority.