9Corporation may consult industry representatives

9 Corporation may consult industry representatives

(1) Without limiting the generality of section 8, the Corporation may, for the purpose of considering any matter relating to the performance of its functions, make arrangements for consulting persons and bodies representative of different sectors of the industry. (2) Arrangements entered into by the Corporation under subsection (1) in relation to a consultation may include:

(a) the Corporation’s agreeing to meet travel expenses reasonably incurred by a person in connection with the consultation; and

(b) subject to guidelines given to the Corporation by the Minister, the Corporation’s agreeing to meet expenses, other than travel expenses, reasonably incurred in connection with the consultation by an eligible industry body or a member of an eligible industry body.