8(1)There is to be a chief officer of each authority who is to be a member of the staff of the authority and is to be responsible to the authority for the general exercise of its functions.
(2)The first chief officer is to be appointed by the Secretary of State on such terms and conditions as the Secretary of State may determine.
(3)Any subsequent chief officer is to be appointed by the authority.
(4)An appointment under sub-paragraph (3) requires the approval of the Secretary of State.