SCHEDULE 2Amendments of the Ethical Standards Act
Employees, remuneration and pensions, advisers etc.
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In paragraph 7 (employees)—
(a)
in sub-paragraphs (2) and (4) for “Ministers” in each place where it occurs, there is substituted “
it
”
, and
(b)
after sub-paragraph (4) there is inserted—
“(4A)
The exercise of a power in this paragraph requires the approval of the Parliamentary corporation.”
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Paragraph 8 (remuneration, pensions etc. of Chief Investigating Officer and staff) is repealed.
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Before paragraph 9 there is inserted—
“Advisers and other services
8A
(1)
The Commission may obtain advice, assistance or any other service from any person who, in the opinion of the Commission, is qualified to give it.
(2)
The Commission may pay to that person such fees and allowances as the Commission determines.
(3)
Any payment under sub-paragraph (2) is subject to the approval of the Parliamentary corporation.”