After section 9 of the Principal Act , the following Division is inserted in Part 2:

Division 1A - Committees

9A.     Committees

(1)  The Board may establish one or more committees to advise and assist the Board in the performance and exercise of its functions and powers under this Act.

(2)  A committee consists of such persons as the Board appoints.

(3)  A member of the Board may be a member of a committee.

(4)  A member of a committee is entitled to be reimbursed for such expenses as the Minister determines.

(5)  A member of a committee holds office on such conditions in relation to matters not provided for by this Act as are specified in his or her instrument of appointment.

(6)  At any time, the Board may abolish a committee.

(7)  The Board is to inform the Minister in writing if any committee is established, or abolished, under this section.

9B.     Procedure of committees

(1)  A committee must keep accurate minutes of its meetings.

(2)  Except as otherwise provided by the Board, a committee may regulate its own proceedings.