18Council procedures generally

#### 18 Council procedures generally (1) In performing its functions, the Council: (a) must act according to these regulations; and (b) must act with as little formality and as quickly as the requirements of these regulations, and a proper consideration of the issues before the Council, allow; and (c) is not bound by the rules of evidence; and (d) may obtain information about an issue in any way it considers appropriate; and (e) may receive information or submissions orally or in writing; and (f) may consult anyone it considers appropriate. (2) However, the Council must comply with any directions given, in writing, to the Council by the Minister or the CEO about the Council’s performance of its functions.