52Outstanding matters of commission

52 Outstanding matters of commission

(1)  If –

(a) a commission has submitted its report to the Attorney-General in accordance with section 49 ; and

(b) there are any outstanding matters connected with the performance by the commission of its functions under this Act –

the commission must –

(c) notify the Attorney-General that there are outstanding matters; and

(d) for such time as is necessary, continue to perform its functions under this Act for the purpose of finalising those matters.

(2)  When any outstanding matters have been finalised, the commission must –

(a) notify the Attorney-General accordingly; and

(b) commit any documents or things still in its possession to the custody of the council for safekeeping.