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PART 3
Investigations and Related Matters
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Conduct of investigations.
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10.—(1) A commission may, subject to this Act and the commission's rules and procedures, conduct its investigation in the manner that it considers appropriate in the circumstances of the case.
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(2) In conducting an investigation, a commission shall, to the greatest possible extent consistent with its duties under this Act—
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(a) seek the voluntary co-operation of persons whose evidence is desired by the commission in relation to any matter within its terms of reference, and
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(b) facilitate such co-operation.
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(3) Subsection (2) is not to be taken to limit in any way the powers given by sections 16, 17 and 28 to a commission or a member of a commission.
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(4) A commission shall conduct its investigation as expeditiously as a proper consideration of the matter referred to the commission permits.
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