(1) The chief executive of a public service entity may, by signed notice, employ a person as a public service officer in the entity.
(2) The basis of employment may be—(a) permanent; or(b) on contract for a fixed term.
(3) However, subsection (2) (b) applies only if the chief executive of the entity has decided that employment in the position may be on contract for a fixed term.
(4) The employment may be full-time or part-time.