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S C H E D U L E S |
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SCHEDULE 1 |
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SCHEDULE TO BE INSERTED IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ETC. (SCOTLAND) ACT 1994 |
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SCHEDULE 9A |
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THE WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSIONER FOR SCOTLAND AND CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEES |
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PART I |
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THE COMMISSIONER |
| Appointment |
| 1. - (1) The Commissioner shall be appointed by the Secretary of State on such terms and conditions as he may determine. |
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(2) Those terms and conditions may include arrangements for the payment of pensions, allowances or gratuities to, or in respect of, persons who have ceased to hold office as Commissioner. |
| Staff |
| 2. - (1) The Commissioner may, with the consent of the Secretary of State as to numbers, terms and conditions, appoint staff. |
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(2) The Commissioner may make arrangements for the payment of pensions, gratuities or allowances to, or in respect of, any person who has ceased to be a member of staff of the Commissioner and may, in particular- |
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(a) make contributions or payments towards provision for such pensions, gratuities or allowances, |
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(b) establish and administer one or more pension schemes. |
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(3) Arrangements under sub-paragraph (2) are subject to the approval of the Secretary of State. |
| Status |
| 3. The Commissioner and his staff are not to be regarded as servants or agents of the Crown and do not have any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown. |