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 of Chief Investigating Officer and staff) is repealed.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.