6. STAFF MANAGEMENT
6.1. Within the arrangements approved by the Scottish Ministers, Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited shall have responsibility for the recruitment, retention and motivation of its staff. To this end Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited shall ensure that:
- the recruitment of its staff is based on fair and open competition and equal opportunities;
- the level and structure of its staffing, including grading and numbers of staff, is appropriate to its functions and the requirements of efficiency, effectiveness and economy;
- the performance of its staff at all levels is managed effectively and efficiently; they are satisfactorily appraised; and Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited's performance appraisal and promotion systems are reviewed from time to time;
- its staff are encouraged to acquire the appropriate professional, management and other expertise necessary to achieve Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited's objectives;
- proper consultation with staff takes place on key issues affecting them;
- adequate grievance and disciplinary procedures are in place;
- whistle blowing procedures consistent with the Public Interest Disclosure Act are in place;
- a code of conduct for staff is in place based on the document Model Code for Staff of Executive Non-Departmental Public Bodies.