2. NSS other ranks shall be as follows: (a) Warrant Officer. (b) Sergeant-major. (c) Sergeant. (d) Corporal. (e) Lance-corporal. (f) Soldier. Chapter IV NSS Administration Article (27) Appointment and Competences of the Director 1. 2. 3. The President of the Republic, upon consultation with the Presidency shall appoint NSS Director and determine his/her remunerations and privileges. The Director shall have the following functions: a) Running all executive, technical and administrative affairs pertaining to NSS or its members and he/she shall have, to that end, the power to issue directives, orders and decisions necessary for the organization of NSS and businesses thereof. b) Securing the system of NSS operations, ensuring its development and improvement of its performance. c) Representing NSS and fostering its relations with the other entities. d) Submitting regular and emergency reports and recommendations to the Presidency. The Director shall report to the Presidency on the implementation of his/her competences and performance of NSS. Article (28) Appointment and Competences of the First Deputy Director 1. The President of the Republic, upon consultation with the Presidency, shall appoint First Deputy Director upon a recommendation from the Director and shall determine his/her remunerations and privileges. 2. The First Deputy Director shall have the following competences: (a) Assuming competences and powers of the Director provided for in this Act during his/her absence. (b) Exercising the powers and competences bestowed upon him/her by virtue of the provisions of this Act or whatsoever assigned to him/her by the Director. (c) Assisting the Director in running NSS and monitoring its performance. Article (29)