The competition framework Schedule 4: The Competition and Markets Authority Chief executive and other staff
160.Paragraphs 9 and 10 make provisions for the appointment of a chief executive and staff to the CMA. The Secretary of State is to appoint a chief executive as a member of staff of the CMA following consultation with the chair of the CMA, for a term of no longer than 5 years. This term is renewable. The chief executive and other members of staff may be Board members of the CMA, but neither the chief executive nor any other member of staff may be the chair of the CMA or a panel member.
161.The CMA may appoint additional staff, but the number of other staff and their conditions of service must be approved by the Minister for the Civil Service. Members of staff of the CMA are to be regarded as civil servants.