18. The Council may, subject to such regulations as may be made in this behalf and the availability of budgetary provisions, create such posts and appoint, on such terms and conditions as it may determine, such officers, consultants, advisers, auditors and other employees as it considers necessary for the efficient performance of its functions under this Ordinance: Provided that no post carrying a monthly initial pay of Taka sixteen hundred or above shall be created without the approval of the Government.