Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003

Staff

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8(1)The Commissioner may, with the approval of the Parliamentary corporation, appoint such staff, on such terms and conditions, as the Commissioner may determine.

(2)The Commissioner may, with the approval of the Parliamentary corporation, make arrangements for the payment of pensions, allowances or gratuities to, or in respect of, any person who has ceased to be a member of staff and, in particular, may—

(a)make contributions or payments towards provision for such pensions, allowances or gratuities; and

(b)establish and administer one or more pensions schemes.

(3)The references in sub-paragraph (2) to pensions, allowances and gratuities include their provision by way of compensation for loss of employment.