41Minister may refer matter for inquiry

41 Minister may refer matter for inquiry (1) The Commission must conduct an inquiry into any matter which the Minister by written notice refers to the Commission under this Part. S. 41(1A) inserted by No. 15/2008 s. 17. (1A) The Minister is responsible for referring any matter to the Commission for an inquiry unless relevant legislation provides that the Minister administering the relevant legislation may refer a matter to the Commission for an inquiry. S. 41(1B) inserted by No. 15/2008 s. 17. (1B) Before referring a matter to the Commission for an inquiry, the Minister must consult with any Minister who has responsibilities in respect of that matter. (2) The written notice must specify the terms of reference for the inquiry. (3) The Minister may— (a) specify a period within which a report is to be submitted to the Minister; (b) require the Commission to make a draft report publicly available or available to specified persons or bodies during the inquiry; (c) require the Commission to consider specified matters; (d) give the Commission specific directions in respect of the conduct of the inquiry. (4) The Commission must report to the Minister on the results of any inquiry. (5) The Minister may amend the terms of reference or extend the period within which a report is to be submitted to the Minister. S. 41A inserted by No. 15/2008 s. 18.