(1) The function of the Reference Group is to provide advice and information to the Commissioner in order to assist the Commissioner in the performance of his or her functions under this Act. (2) The Reference Group has all the powers necessary or convenient to perform its functions. 16 Fees and allowances A member of the Reference Group, other than the Commissioner and a member who is an officer or employee of the public service, is entitled to be paid the fees and travelling and other allowances from time to time approved by the Minister. 17 Procedure of the Reference Group (1) The Commissioner is to be the chairperson of the Reference Group and is to provide its terms of reference. (2) The terms of reference must not exceed the functions and powers of the Commissioner under this Act. (3) A quorum of the Reference Group consists of a majority of the members of the Reference Group for the time being. (4) Subject to this Act, the Reference Group may regulate its own procedure. 18 Member of Reference Group as expert witness s. 18 A member of the Reference Group must not act as an expert witness in, or comment publicly on, a
(1) The function of the Reference Group is to provide advice and information to the Commissioner in order to assist the Commissioner in the performance of his or her functions under this Act. (2) The Reference Group has all the powers necessary or convenient to perform its functions. 16 Fees and allowances A member of the Reference Group, other than the Commissioner and a member who is an officer or employee of the public service, is entitled to be paid the fees and travelling and other allowances from time to time approved by the Minister. 17 Procedure of the Reference Group (1) The Commissioner is to be the chairperson of the Reference Group and is to provide its terms of reference. (2) The terms of reference must not exceed the functions and powers of the Commissioner under this Act. (3) A quorum of the Reference Group consists of a majority of the members of the Reference Group for the time being. (4) Subject to this Act, the Reference Group may regulate its own procedure. 18 Member of Reference Group as expert witness s. 18 A member of the Reference Group must not act as an expert witness in, or comment publicly on, a