39.—(1) The Commission may appoint such and such number of persons to be members of the staff of the Commission as it may determine with the consent of the Minister and the Minister for Finance.

(2) The Commission may appoint such and such number of its staff as it considers necessary to assist the Inspector in the performance of his or her functions.

(3) (a)  A member of the staff of the Commission (other than the Chief Executive) shall be paid out of moneys at the disposal of the Commission, such remuneration and allowances for expenses incurred by him or her as the Commission may, with the consent of the Minister and the Minister for Finance, determine.

(b)  A member of the staff of the Commission shall hold his or her office or employment on such other terms and conditions as the Commission may, with the consent of the Minister and the Minister for Finance, determine.

(4) The grades of the staff of the Commission and the numbers of staff in each grade shall be determined by the Commission with the consent of the Minister and the Minister for Finance.