Clause 13

The Council may appoint one or more committees for any general or special purpose which in the opinion of the Council may be better dealt with or managed by a committee.

The purpose mentioned in subsection (1) includes the making of recommendations on any decision to be made by the Council under this Act.

The Council must fix the number and term of office of the members of a committee appointed under this section and the number of those members necessary to form a quorum.

A committee appointed under this section may include any individual who is not a member of the Council.

The Council may delegate to any committee appointed under this section any of its powers or functions (except the Council’s powers under subsections (1) and (3), the power of delegation conferred by this subsection and the powers under sections 83 and 87), subject to any condition or restriction that the Council thinks fit.

The Council may continue to exercise any power conferred on it or perform any function under this Act despite the delegation of the power or function under subsection (5).

The Minister may determine the remuneration (if any) to be paid to each member of a committee appointed under this section.

If a member of a committee appointed under this section is an employee, any remuneration payable to the member under subsection (7) may be paid to the member’s employer.