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Rh Procedure at meetings

16.—(1) The Chairman or any other officer authorised by him shall, subject to such standing orders as may be made by the Commission under sub-paragraph (2), summon all meetings of the Commission for the despatch of business.

(2) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Commission may make standing orders to regulate its own procedure generally and, in particular, regarding the holding of meetings, the notice to be given of such meetings, the proceedings thereat, the keeping of minutes, the custody, production and inspection of such minutes, and the opening, keeping, closing and auditing of accounts.

Validity of act or proceeding

17. No act or proceeding of the Commission shall be questioned on the ground—
 * (a) of any vacancy in, or defect in the constitution of, the Commission;
 * (b) of any defect in the appointment of any person acting as the Chairman or as a member;
 * (c) of any omission, defect or irregularity in the procedure of the Commission not affecting the merits of the case; or
 * (d) that any member has contravened paragraph 11.

SECOND SCHEDULE Section 7(1) POWERS OF COMMISSION 1. To conduct such investigations as may be necessary for enforcing this Act.

2. To require any person to furnish such returns and information as may be necessary for implementing the provisions of this Act.

3. To issue or make arrangements for approving codes of practice relating to competition and to give approval to or withdraw approval from such codes of practice.

4. To publish educational materials or carry out other educational activities relating to competition; or to support (financially or otherwise) the carrying out by others of such activities or the provision by others of information or advice.

5. To carry out research and conduct seminars, workshops and symposia relating to competition, or to support (financially or otherwise) the carrying out by others of such activities.

6. With the approval of the Minister, to form or participate in the formation of any company, partnership or joint venture as a shareholder or partner or in any capacity.

7. To enter into such contracts as may be necessary or expedient for the purpose of performing its functions or discharging its duties.