140AEstablishment of advisory committee

140A Establishment of advisory committee

(1) The advisory committee is established. (2) The function of the advisory committee is to advise the Minister in relation to the following matters: (a) the operation of this Act, having regard to the objects set out in section 6; (b) the suitability and efficiency of the measures specified in this Act, or adopted under or for the purposes of this Act, to ensure the independence of the Director‑General, the Deputy Director‑General and members of the Regulator; (c) the performance of the functions of the Regulator, the Director‑General and the Deputy Director‑General; (d) the suitability of any arrangements or requirements specified in this Act, or adopted under or for the purposes of this Act, for ensuring nuclear safety; (e) the nature and efficacy of the Regulator’s consultation and cooperation with other persons or bodies; (f) such other matters as the Minister directs. (3) The advisory committee consists of such persons as the Minister from time to time appoints to the committee by written instrument. (4) The Minister may give the advisory committee written directions as to: (a) the way in which the committee is to carry out its functions; and (b) the procedures to be followed in relation to meetings. (5) A member of the advisory committee is to be paid such remuneration and allowances (if any) as the Minister determines in writing. (6) The office of member of the advisory committee is not a public office within the meaning of the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.