(1) In the heading to section 28 of the Public Administration Act 2004 after " Head " insert " or public entity ".
(2) After section 28(1) of the Public Administration Act 2004 insert —
"(1A) If a public entity considers it appropriate to do so, it may, with the approval of the Head of a public service body, transfer an employee of the public entity to duties in that public service body on terms and conditions of employment that are no less favourable overall.
(1B) A transfer under this section may be permanent or for a fixed term.".