12(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.