law: The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006
  10. Officers and
  
  other employees of the Board.-
  1.  The
  
  Central Government may, in consultation with the Board, appoint a Secretary to
  
  exercise and perform such powers and duties, under the control of the
  
  Chairperson as may be specified by regulations: Provided that no such
  
  consultation shall be necessary for appointment of the first Secretary of the
  
  Board.
  2.  The
  
  Board may, with the approval of the Central Government, determine the number,
  
  nature and categories of other officers and employees required to assist the
  
  Board in the efficient discharge of its functions.
  3.  The
  
  salaries and allowances payable to and the other terms and conditions of
  
  service of the Secretary, the other officers and employees of the Board shall
  
  be such as may be prescribed. (4) The Board may appoint consultants required to
  
  assist in the discharge of its functions on such terms and conditions as may be
  
  determined by regulations.