(1) The power to engage and manage the staff of the IMO is vested in the board.

(2) The power conferred by subregulation (1) ¾

(a) includes powers to determine remuneration and other terms and conditions of service and to remove, suspend and discipline staff; and

(b) does not preclude the delegation of any matter under regulation 25.

(3) The remuneration of a member of staff and other terms and conditions of employment are not to be less favourable than is provided for in ¾

(a) an applicable award, order or agreement under the Industrial Relations Act 1979; or

(b) the Minimum Conditions of Employment Act 1993.