Part XII Supplementary Provisions

Consequential and transitional provision etc.

407 Appointments by the Secretary of State.

1

Any functions under or by virtue of this Act which will become exercisable by a person or body other than the Secretary of State may, before they become so exercisable, be exercised by the Secretary of State for the purpose of appointing such persons as he considers necessary to secure that any provision made by or under this Act operates satisfactorily when it comes into force.

2

The Secretary of State may defray any costs which are incurred in the exercise of the functions mentioned in subsection (1) above.

3

In exercising the functions mentioned in subsection (1) above, the Secretary of State may appoint a person on such terms and conditions (including conditions as to remuneration) as the Secretary of State thinks fit.

4

Any such terms and conditions may include provision to the effect that the person concerned—

a

is, or is not, to be or become a member of a particular pension scheme, or

b

is, or is not, to be treated as employed in the civil service of the State.