Paragraph 5

The right of the Arts Council under section 19(1)(a)(vi) of the Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954F1 to employ staff shall be exercised subject to any direction which may be given by the Department with respect to the number and terms and conditions of service of persons employed or to be employed by the Council.

The remuneration of persons employed by the Arts Council shall be at such rate as the Council may, with the consent of the Department, determine.

The Arts Council may, in accordance with arrangements determined by the Department, make provision for the payment on death or retirement of pensions, gratuities or other like benefits to or in respect of the service of officers of the Council.