4B.—(1) A tribunal consisting of more than one member may, whenever the chairperson so determines, act in divisions each of which consists of such members of the tribunal as the chairperson may determine.
(2) The chairperson of a tribunal may, in relation to each division—
(a) designate one member of the division as its chairperson,
(b) determine those functions of the tribunal that are to be performed by the division,
(c) determine the matters in relation to which the division is to perform those functions, and
(d) require the division to prepare a report of its findings.
(3) A division of a tribunal shall provide any report prepared as required by subsection (2) to the chairperson of the tribunal, and the report is considered for all purposes to have been made by the tribunal.
(4) A division of a tribunal and the chairperson of a division have, for the purposes of performing the functions of the division, all the powers and duties of the tribunal and chairperson of the tribunal respectively, including their powers and duties under
section 6
of the
Tribunals of Inquiry (Evidence) (Amendment) Act 1979
relating to costs.
(5) If the chairperson of a division of a tribunal is for any reason unable to continue to act as such, another member of the division may be designated under subsection (2)(a) as its chairperson, and the designation does not affect decisions, determinations or inquiries made or other actions taken before the designation.”.
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