SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 1The Commission and the Councils
Staff
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1
An authority may appoint such other staff as it considers appropriate.
2
Subject to sub-paragraph (4), staff appointed by an authority are to be appointed on such terms and conditions as the authority may determine.
3
Without prejudice to its powers apart from this paragraph, an authority may pay, or make provision for the payment of—
a
pensions, allowances or gratuities;
b
compensation for loss of employment or for reduction of remuneration,
to or in respect of staff appointed by them.
4
The Secretary of State may give directions as to—
a
the appointment of staff by an authority (including any conditions to be fulfilled for appointment);
b
their terms and conditions; and
c
any other provision that may be made by the authority under sub-paragraph (3).
5
Sub-paragraphs (3) and (4)(c) apply to the first chief officer as they apply to other staff.
6
Different directions may be given under sub-paragraph (4) in relation to different categories of staff.