Section 17: Appointment of other employees of the Centre.

1 The Centre may appoint such competent professional, technical officers and administrative support employees, as may be necessary for the proper and efficient performance of its functions under this Act.

2 Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1), the Centre may appoint an employee either directly or on secondment from the Public Service of the Federation to assist the Centre in the performance of any of its functions under this Act.

3 The terms and conditions of service, including remuneration allowances and benefits of the employees of the Centre shall be as determined by the Board, in consultation with the National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission, subject to relevant extant laws.

4 The employment, promotion and discipline of employees of the Centre shall be subject to such terms and conditions, as contained in the letters of appointment and prescribed under the Public Service Rules.