26Provision of staff and contractors

26 Provision of staff and contractors S. 26(1) amended by No. 9/2023 s. 21. (1) There may be employed under Part 3 of the **Public Administration Act 2004** any employees with the appropriate expertise and experience that are necessary to assist the Senior Practitioner in the performance of the Senior Practitioner's powers, duties and functions under this Act. S. 26(2) amended by No. 9/2023 s. 21. (2) Subject to the approval of the Secretary, the Senior Practitioner may enter into agreements or arrangements with a person or body for the purpose of obtaining appropriate expertise to assist the Senior Practitioner in the performance of the Senior Practitioner's powers, duties and functions under this Act.