14.—(1) Subject to any transfer of staff from the National Social Service Board to the Board under section 29, or from the National Rehabilitation Board under an order made by the Minister for Health and Children under section 7(2) of the Health (Corporate Bodies) Act, 1961, the Board may, subject to the approval of the Minister with the consent of the Minister for Finance, appoint such and so many persons to be staff of the Board, including the appointment of persons transferred from either the former board or the National Rehabilitation Board as it may from time to time think necessary to assist the Board in the performance of its functions.

(2) Subject to section 29, members of staff of the Board shall hold their employment on such terms and conditions, including those relating to remuneration, grading and allowances for expenses as the Board, with the approval of the Minister given, in so far as it relates to remuneration, grading and allowances for expenses, with the consent of the Minister for Finance, may determine from time to time.

(3) The Chief Executive may from time to time assign such duties as he or she considers appropriate to each member of staff and each member of staff shall carry out the duties so assigned.

(4) In making a determination under subsection (2), the Board shall act in accordance with the directions of the Minister and shall have regard to any arrangements in operation for conciliation and arbitration for persons affected by the determination.