ABSTRACT
Unlike central government, there is no ‘cabinet’ which formulates policy. All councils employ officers, some of which are required to be appointed under statute.145 Officials hold office on ‘such reasonable terms and conditions, including conditions as to remuneration’ at the discretion of the council.146 Local authorities appoint a salaried chief officer or executive and employ senior administrators, clerical officers and secretarial and office staff. In addition, a local authority will employ teachers, police and firemen and personnel related to their specific services.147
