This section allows the Commissioner to appoint employees and retain other consultants, mediators and other persons necessary to enable him or her to perform the duties of the office.
Section 41 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Under Section 41, the Commissioner may appoint employees and retain consultants, mediators and other persons. The number of staff required is at the discretion of the Commissioner.
The Commissioner may make a special report to the Legislative Assembly if the funding or services provided to the Commissioner’s office are not adequate to fulfil the duties of that office.
The Commissioner may appoint employees in accordance with the Public Service Act, which sets out the regulations, policies and procedures governing the recruitment, selection and promotion of public service employees. The Commissioner may also retain private consultants, mediators and other persons, and determine their remuneration and terms of their retainers.
Last updated: July 24, 2007