The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe operates under the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Act, Chapter 22: 15 of 1964. The Act provides for the Board of Directors and the post of Governor who is responsible for the day-to-day administration and operations of the Bank. The Governor is assisted by two Deputy Governors. The Governor and his two deputies are appointed by the State President for renewable five-year-terms. The board of directors is chaired by the Governor, and its membership includes a maximum of seven non-executive directors, appointed by the President and representing key sectors of the economy.