10Advisory committees

10 Advisory committees (1) The Minister may appoint committees for the purpose of advising the Commissioner with respect to matters arising under section 7(2). (2) An advisory committee: (a) shall consist of such number of persons as the Minister thinks fit; and (b) may include one or more public sector employees; and (c) has such functions in relation to the provision of advice as the Minister directs; and Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading Act 1990 11 (d) subject to any directions given by the Minister, may regulate its own procedure for the calling of meetings and the conduct of business at meetings. (3) The Minister may at any time terminate a person's appointment as a member of an advisory committee or dissolve an advisory committee. (4) A member of an advisory committee is entitled to receive: (a) such travelling expenses as are fixed by the Minister; and (b) unless the member is a public sector employee, such fees as are fixed by the Minister for attending meetings and transacting business of the committee.