5Function and power of Commission

5 Function and power of Commission

(1)  The function of a Commission is to conduct an inquiry into the matter in respect of which it is established and report to the Governor on that inquiry.

(2)  For the purposes of performing that function, a Commission may –

(a) hold hearings; and

(b) receive written submissions; and

(c) exercise all or any of the powers conferred on it by this Act.

(3)  [Section 5 Subsection (3) inserted by No. 4 of 2021, s. 11, Applied:01 Mar 2021] Subject to this Act or any other Act, a Commission –

(a) may –

(i) conduct its inquiry in any manner that it considers appropriate; and

(ii) obtain information in any manner that it considers appropriate; and

(iii) determine its own procedure in conducting its inquiry; and

(b) must, in conducting its inquiry –

(i) observe the rules of procedural fairness; and

(ii) comply with this Act; and

(iii) act within the scope of the order under section 4(1) that established the Commission.