Health Complaints Act 1995
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10 Committees
(1) The Commissioner –
(a) may establish such committees as the Commissioner considers appropriate; and
(b) if directed to do so by the Minister, must establish a committee in accordance with that direction.
(2) A member of a committee is entitled to be paid such remuneration and allowances as are determined by the Minister.
(3) The Commissioner may give written directions to a committee in relation to the calling of, and the conduct of business at, its meetings.
(4) A committee must comply with a direction given under subsection (3) .
(5) Subject to subsection (4) , a committee may regulate the calling of, and the conduct of business at, its meetings.
(6) A committee may obtain assistance, information and advice from any person.