Section 27
Appointment of officers and servants of the Corporation
of Skills Development Fund Act 2004
(1)
The Corporation may appoint or employ such number of officers and servants to assist the Corporation in carrying out its functions under this Act.
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(2)
Subject to paragraph 9(2)(e) and sections 28 and 29, the
Corporation, with the approval of the Minister, may determine the terms and conditions of service of its officers and servants.
Regulations with respect to conditions of service 28.
The Corporation may, with the approval of the Minister, make regulations with respect to the conditions of service of its officers and servants.
Payment of retirement benefits, gratuities and other allowances 29.
The Corporation may make arrangements for the payment to its officers and servants and their dependants of such retirement benefits, gratuities and other allowances as the Board may determine.
Prior approval of the Treasury, the Public Services Department, etc., to be obtained 30.
Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 9(2)(e) and sections 28 and 29, the Corporation shall not, without the prior written approval of the Treasury, the Public Services Department or other relevant authorities—
(a)
establish or modify any post or scheme of service for officers and servants of the Corporation, including the terms and conditions of service and the wages; or
(b)
make arrangements with respect to—
(i)
any pension scheme, retirement benefits, gratuities and any scheme relating to allowances and other remuneration; and
(ii)
loan and advance facilities.
Appointment of agents, consultants, etc.