28Commission to act informally etc.

28 Commission to act informally etc.

In performing its functions, the Commission: (a) must act with as little formality as possible; and (b) must act as quickly as is appropriate given the requirements of this Part and the need properly to consider a matter before it; and (c) may decide a matter before it without holding a hearing; and (d) is not bound by the rules of evidence; and (e) may inform itself on anything relevant to a matter before it in any way it thinks fit; and (f) may receive information or submissions orally or by written statements; and (g) may, in respect of a matter before it, consult such persons as it thinks fit.