(1) The Chief Justice may, on the recommendation of the president or a member authorised by the president, appoint an associate to the president.
(1A) The president may appoint associates to the vice-president, a deputy president or a commissioner.
(2) An associate holds office on the wages and conditions decided by the Minister.
(3) An associate is to be appointed under this Act, and not under the Public Sector Act 2022 .