6(1)The Commission may, with the approval of the Secretary of State as to numbers and terms and conditions of service, employ persons to assist the Commission or otherwise to enable the Commission to discharge its functions.
(2)The Commission may make arrangements for administrative, secretarial or other assistance to be provided for the Commission by persons employed in the civil service of Northern Ireland or of the United Kingdom.
(3)The Commission shall, with the approval of the Secretary of State, designate a person to whom sub-paragraph (1) or (2) applies as the secretary to the Commission.