The administrative structure of the regulator, including staffing processes, the legal status of the staff, remuneration principles, and the ability to contract outside consultants provide key insights into the independence, depth of knowledge, and impartiality of the regulator, as well as its ability to attract and retain qualified personnel. By examining a regulator’s qualifications (for both leadership and staff positions), we can discern the types of expertise present among the regulatory leadership and staff, while the appointment and removal processes for regulatory authority leaders can provide an indication of the influence over the regulator wielded by other government agencies. The legal status of the regulator's staff is an important indicator of the protections afforded to the staff, particularly regarding liability for the decisions made by the regulator, as protection from liability is an important consideration for current and potential staff members. Analysis of remuneration principles for both leadership and staff positions provides insight into multiple issues, including the status afforded to the leadership and staff as compared to other government employees and the flexibility afforded to the regulator to offer salaries that will attract and retain qualified personnel. The ability of regulators to contract outside experts is another important enhancement to the regulator’s ability to act independently and efficiently, providing the potential for impartial analysis, enhancement of capacity that is lacking within the regulator, and solicitation of advice from concerned stakeholders.