(1) The Premier may employ a person as a Ministerial officer for a term, not exceeding 4 years, and on terms and conditions specified in the person's contract of employment.
(2) If an employee who is on leave of absence without pay is appointed as a Ministerial officer, he or she is, for the purposes of the State Superannuation Act 1988 , to be taken to be on leave of absence with pay for the duration of that appointment.
S. 98A inserted by No. 37/2013 s. 16.