The staff of the PWSS are to be persons engaged under the Public Service Act 1999 .

The CEO and the staff together constitute a Statutory Agency for the purposes of the Public Service Act 1999 .

The PWSS may be assisted by other officers and employees, including officers and employees of Agencies (within the meaning of the Public Service Act 1999 ).

The CEO may engage consultants to assist the PWSS.

The CEO must make available staff of the PWSS, and other persons assisting the PWSS, to assist the IPSC as required by the Chair Commissioner.

The Commissioners may engage consultants.

PWSS and IPSC officials are not liable to civil proceedings for things done in good faith in the performance or exercise of functions, powers or duties under this Act.