17Meetings of Panels

17 Meetings of Panels (1) A Panel may hold such meetings as are necessary for the performance of its functions. (2) The Chairperson of a Panel may, at any time, by notice in writing to the other members, convene a meeting at the time and place specified in the notice. (3) The Minister may, by notice in writing to each member of a Panel, direct that a meeting be held at the time and place specified in the notice. (4) If, at any time, a majority of the members of a Panel requests the Chairperson in writing to convene a meeting, he or she must, as soon as practicable, convene a meeting in accordance with the request. (5) The Chairperson may invite a person to attend a meeting to advise or inform the Panel.