§ 38 — Composition and procedure of Appeal Panel

38.—(1) An Appeal Panel established under section 34(5) must comprise at least 3 individuals, at least one of whom has particular technical or other specialised knowledge in respect of the issues in the appeal.(2) The Minister must appoint one of the individuals of the Appeal Panel as the Chairperson of the Appeal Panel.

(3) In establishing an Appeal Panel, the Minister may provide for —(a)

the terms and conditions of the membership of the Appeal Panel, including the remuneration and allowances (if any) of any member of the Appeal Panel (which are to form part of the expenses of the Agency);

(b)

the procedure to be adopted by the Appeal Panel in considering any appeal referred to it; and

(c)

any other matter that the Minister considers incidental or expedient for the proper and efficient conduct of an appeal by the Appeal Panel.

(4) An Appeal Panel is independent in the performance of its functions.

—(1) An Appeal Panel established under section 34(5) must comprise at least 3 individuals, at least one of whom has particular technical or other specialised knowledge in respect of the issues in the appeal.

(2) The Minister must appoint one of the individuals of the Appeal Panel as the Chairperson of the Appeal Panel.

(3) In establishing an Appeal Panel, the Minister may provide for —(a)

the terms and conditions of the membership of the Appeal Panel, including the remuneration and allowances (if any) of any member of the Appeal Panel (which are to form part of the expenses of the Agency);

(b)

the procedure to be adopted by the Appeal Panel in considering any appeal referred to it; and

(c)

any other matter that the Minister considers incidental or expedient for the proper and efficient conduct of an appeal by the Appeal Panel.

(4) An Appeal Panel is independent in the performance of its functions.