SCHEDULE 2Amendments of the Ethical Standards Act

Employees, remuneration and pensions, advisers etc.

10

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.

11

Paragraph 8 (remuneration, pensions etc. of Chief Investigating Officer and staff) is repealed.

12

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.