(1) On behalf of the Committee and to assist the Committee to perform its function, the non-government co-chairperson may invite any of the following persons to attend meetings of the Committee for the purpose of providing expert or technical advice—
(a) the Secretary to the Department;
(b) the Chief Executive Officer of the Victorian WorkCover Authority;
(c) the Director of Public Prosecutions;
(d) the State Coroner;
(e) the Chief Commissioner of Police;
(f) the chief executive officer of the Accident Compensation Conciliation Service;
(g) the Convenor of Medical Panels;
(h) the Victims of Crime Commissioner;
(i) employer and employee representatives;
(j) academics;
(k) any other persons the non-government co-chairperson considers appropriate.
(2) A person invited to attend a meeting may send a delegate in the person's place with the written permission of the non-government co-chairperson.
(3) A person invited to attend a meeting or a delegate in the person's place—
(a) is not entitled to vote on any question arising at the meeting; and
(b) is entitled to the allowances (if any) determined by the non-government co‑chairperson.
Reg. 553H inserted by S.R. No. 106/2020 reg. 3.