16. (1) The Commission may, as it considers necessary to assist it in the performance of its functions:

(a) enter into contracts with persons;

(b) appoint consultants or advisers.

(2) There may be paid by the Commission, out of the funds at its disposal, to persons, consultants or advisers referred to in subsection (1), such fees (if any) or allowances for expenses (if any) incurred by them as the Commission may determine.

(3) The appointment of a person as a consultant or adviser under this section shall be for such period and on such terms and conditions as the Commission considers appropriate.