Section 144. Officers and other Employees of the Authority.

(1) The Authority shall have a Secretary to exercise such powers and perform such duties under the control of the Chairperson, as may be prescribed. (2) The Secretary shall be appointed by the Government. (3) The number, nature and categories of other officers and employees required to assist the authority in discharge of its functions shall be such as may be prescribed. (4) The salaries and allowances payable to, and other terms and conditions of the service of the Secretary, officers and other employees shall be such as may be prescribed. (5) The Authority may appoint consultants required to assist the Authority in the discharge of its functions on the terms and conditions as may be prescribed.