31 (b) require the consent or tacit approval of the Minister or any other Minister regarding any determination, order or direction or other action of the Telecommunications Commission. (5) Notwithstanding subsection (4), the Telecommunications Commission shall— (a) have regard to general policy directions given from time to time by the Minister or any other Minister provided such directions are consistent with this Act; and (b) comply with directions from the Prime Minister or Cabinet in the interests of national security, public order and the defence of Solomon Islands. The Telecommunications Commission may consult (6) with any other government authority or organisation including without limitation the consumer affairs division where it considers it necessary or useful to do so. 144. () and duties and For the performance of its functions vs gs + exercising its powers under this Act, the Telecommunications Commission we : ts may employ such officers, employees and engage such agents or consultan and c economi legal, t sufficien has it as it thinks fit and necessary to ensure its technical resources to exercise its powers and functions and perform duties under this Act. Without prejudice to subsection (1), the (2) Telecommunications Commission shall generally seek to develop expertise and experience in telecommunications regulation among nationals of Solomon Islands. (3) The Telecommunications Commission may— (a) appoint persons under subsection (1) on (b) establish or cause to be established and contribute to such scheme or schemes in accordance with the laws of Solomon Islands for the payment of superannuation allowances, pensions or gratuities to officers such terms and conditions and on such remuneration as it thinks fit; and " Officers and f the See eo nmnission