Section 12. Appointment of secretary, experts,professionals, and officers and other employees of Board.

(1) The Board may appoint a secretary and such other employees as it considers necessary for the efficient performance of its functions under this Act. (2) The salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of the secretary and officers and other employees of the Board and the number of such officers and 'other employees shall be such as may be prescribed. (3) The Board may engage, in accordance with the procedure specified by regulations, such number of experts and professionals of integrity and outstanding ability, who have special knowledge and experience in the sector, to assist the Board in discharging of its functions under this Act.