Act 16 Land Act 1998 ( c) sell, lease, or otherwise deal with the land held by it; and ( d) do and perform all such other acts; matters, and things as may be necessary for or incidental to the exercise of those powers and the performance of those functions. (3) In the performance of its functions, a District Land Board shall prepare and publish an annual report and shall have regard to any comments that the u1stnct council may make on that annual report. Secretary to the Board, etc. 62. ( 1) There shall be a Secretary to the Board who shall be a public officer appointed by the District Service Commission. (2) The Secretary shall be a person with knowledge and experience in matters relating to land. (3) The Secretary to the Board shall conduct the correspondence of the Board, keep records and custody of the seal of the Board, and perform such other functions as the Board may direct. (4) The Board shall have such support staff as may be recruited for the purpose in accordance with the public service regulations. Meetings of the Board. 63. ( 1) The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the Board and shall, in addition to his or her deliberative vote, have a casting vote. (2) Where the Chairperson is absent from any meeting of the Board, the members present shall elect one of their number to preside and the member so elected shall have the powers and perform the functions of the Chairperson and shall have a casting vote. (3) The Board shall meet for the discharge of its functions under this Act at least once in every two months at such _place and time as the Chairperson shall appoint. 62