law: Electricity Regulatory Commissions Act, 1998 
  21. Officers of State Commission and other staff 
  (1) The State Commission may appoint a Secretary to exercise and
  
  perform under the control of the Chairperson such duties and powers as may be
  
  specified by regulations made by the State Commission.
  (2) The State Commission may, with the approval of the State
  
  Government, determine the number, nature and categories of other officers and
  
  employees required to assist the State Commission in the discharge of its
  
  functions.
  (3) The salaries and allowances payable to, and other conditions
  
  of service of, the Secretary, officers and other employees shall be such as may
  
  be determined by regulations with the approval of the State Government.
  (4) The State Commission may appoint consultants required to
  
  assist the State Commission in the discharge of its functions on the terms and
  
  conditions as may be determined by regulations by the State Commission.