Section 4: Management of Bureau.

(1) The general superintendence, direction and management of the affairs of the Bureau shall vest in the Governing Council which shall consist of not less than twenty, but not exceeding twenty-six, members to be appointed by the Central Government.

(2) The Governing Council shall consist of the following members, namely:—

(a) the Minister in charge of the Ministry or Department ex officio Chairperson; of the Central Government dealing with the Power

(b) the Secretary to the Government of India, in charge of ex officio member; the Ministry or Department of the Central Government dealing with the Power

(c) the Secretary to the Government of India, in charge of ex officio member; the Ministry or Department of the Central Government dealing with the Petroleum and Natural Gas

(d) the Secretary to the Government of India, in charge of ex officio member; the Ministry or Department of the Central Government dealing with the Coal

(e) the Secretary to the Government of India, in charge of ex officio member; the Ministry or Department of the Central Government dealing with the Non-conventional Energy Sources

(f) the Secretary to the Government of India, in charge of ex officio member; the Ministry or Department of the Central Government dealing with the Atomic Energy

(g) the Secretary to the Government of India, in charge of ex officio member; the Ministry or Department of the Central Government dealing with the Consumer Affairs

(h) Chairman of the Central Electricity Authority ex officio member; established under the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 (54 of 1948)

(i) Director-General of the Central Power Research ex officio member; Institute registered under the Karnataka Societies Act, 1960 (Karnataka Act 17 of 1960)

(j) Executive Director of the Petroleum Conservation ex officio member; Research Association, a society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (XXI of 1860)

(k) Chairman-cum-Managing Director of the Central Mine ex officio member; Planning and Design Institute Limited, a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956)

(l) Director-General of the Bureau of Indian Standards ex officio member; established under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986)

(m) Director-General of the National Test House, ex officio member; Department of Supply, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Kolkata

(n) Managing Director of the Indian Renewable Energy ex officio member; Development Agency Limited, a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956)

(o) one member each from the five power regions member; representing the States of the region to be appointed by the Central Government

(p) such number of persons, not exceeding four as may be member; prescribed, to be appointed by the Central Government as members from amongst persons who are in the opinion of the Central Government capable of representing industry, equipment and appliance manufacturers, architects and consumers

(q) such number of persons, not exceeding two as may be member; nominated by the Governing Council as members

(r) Director-General of Bureau ex officio member- secretary.

(3) The Governing Council may exercise all powers and do all acts and things which may be exercised or done by the Bureau.

(4) Every member referred to in clauses (o), (p) and (q) of sub-section (2) shall hold office for a term of three years from the date on which he enters upon his office.

(5) The fee and allowances to be paid to the members referred to in clauses (o), (p) and (q) of sub-section (2) and the manner of filling up of vacancies and the procedure to be followed in the discharge of their functions shall be such as may be prescribed.