5(1)The Commissioner—U.K.
(a)must appoint one or more deputy commissioners, and
(b)may appoint other officers and staff.
(2)The Commissioner is to determine the remuneration and other conditions of service of people appointed under this paragraph.
(3)The Commissioner may pay pensions, allowances or gratuities to, or in respect of, people appointed under this paragraph, including pensions, allowances or gratuities paid by way of compensation in respect of loss of office or employment.
(4)The references in sub-paragraph (3) to paying pensions, allowances or gratuities includes making payments towards the provision of pensions, allowances or gratuities.
(5)In making appointments under this paragraph, the Commissioner must have regard to the principle of selection on merit on the basis of fair and open competition.
(6)The Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969 does not require insurance to be effected by the Commissioner.