Inquiries Act 2007 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 3 · Committees of Inquiry
12. Appointment of secretary
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Minister
“Minister”, in relation to a committee of inquiry, means the Minister who appointed the committee of inquiry under section 9 and includes the Minister’s successor in office;
to attend the sittings of the committee;
committee
“committee” or “committee of inquiry” means any committee of inquiry appointed by the Minister under section 9, and includes the members of the committee, or a quorum of the members, or the sole member, sitting for the purposes of the inquiry;
to record their proceedings;
to keep their papers;
to summon and record the evidence of witnesses; and
generally to perform such duties connected with the inquiry as the committee may instruct, subject to the directions (if any) of the Minister.