Section 1 Meaning of “special adviser”
(1)
A person (P) is a special adviser if subsections (2) to (4) apply.
(2)
P is appointed to a position in the Northern Ireland Civil Service by a Minister.
(3)
P is appointed only in order to advise the Minister.
(4)
The terms and conditions of the appointment provide that P will cease to hold that position on or before the date the Minister ceases to hold office.