[F110(1)The board may (subject to any directions given under sub-paragraph (4)) appoint a chief officer and such other employees as it considers appropriate on such terms and conditions as the board may determine.S
(2)The board may pay or make arrangements for the payment of pensions, allowances or gratuities (including by way of compensation for loss of employment) to, or in respect of, any person who has ceased to be employed by the board.
(3)Arrangements under sub-paragraph (2) may include—
(a)the making of contributions or payments towards provision for pensions, allowances or gratuities; and
(b)the establishment and administration of pension schemes.
(4)The board must comply with any directions given by the Council as regards—
(a)the appointment of employees;
(b)terms and conditions determined under sub-paragraph (1); or
(c)payments or arrangements made under sub-paragraph (2).]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 2B inserted (1.5.2014 for the insertion of sch. 2B paras. 1, 2, 3 (in part), 6 (in part), 7 (in part), 8, 9 (in part), 10-12, 14-18, 1.8.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Post-16 Education (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 12), ss. 11(2), 23(2); S.S.I. 2014/79, art. 2(1)(2)(3), Sch. 1, 2 (with art. 3)