(1) Subject to this section, the Financial Services Ombudsman is responsible for appointing and employing persons necessary for the proper functioning of the Bureau.
(2) Persons may be appointed under subsection (1) on a permanent, temporary or parttime basis or as consultants.
(3) Persons appointed under subsection (1) are to be employed on such terms and conditions (including conditions as to remuneration and allowances) as the Council determines. In making a determination under this subsection, the Council is to have regard to -
(a) the Government's policy with respect to the remuneration of public sector employees, and
(b) any directions that the Minister may give from time to time for the purpose of giving effect to that policy.
(4) Within the scope of the authority conferred by the Financial Services Ombudsman, a person appointed under subsection (1) may perform any of the functions, or exercise any of the powers, imposed or conferred on the Financial Services Ombudsman by t