Gambling Regulation Act 2024

Power to appoint consultants and advisers and enter into contracts

18. (1) The Authority may, as it considers necessary to assist it in the performance of its functions—

(a) enter into contracts or arrangements with any person, and

(b) appoint consultants or advisers.

(2) The Authority may, out of the resources at its disposal, pay to a person, consultant or adviser referred to in subsection (1), such fees (if any) or allowances for expenses (if any) as the Authority may determine.

(3) The appointment of a consultant or adviser shall be for such period and, subject to subsection (2), be on such terms and conditions, as the Authority considers appropriate.