5(1)The Council may (subject to sub-paragraph (5)) appoint a chief officer and such other employees as they think fit.E+W
(2)The Council shall pay to their employees such remuneration and allowances as the Council may determine.
(3)The employees shall be appointed on such other terms and conditions as the Council may determine.
(4)A determination under sub-paragraph (2) or (3) requires the approval of the Secretary of State.
(5)The Secretary of State shall appoint the first chief officer who shall be employed on such terms and conditions as the Secretary of State may determine.