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Functions of Tribunals

485. It is the function of the Copyright Tribunals to, in accordance with this Act—
 * (a) decide the amount of equitable remuneration payable under the provisions of this Act;
 * (b) hear and determine an application for a suspension order under section 199;
 * (c) hold inquiries under section 262;
 * (d) decide the terms of doing any public act under section 286;
 * (e) exercise the powers relating to tariff schemes in Division 3 of Part 9; and
 * (f) perform any other function conferred on the Copyright Tribunals by this Act.

Constitution of Tribunal

486. Subject to this Act, a Tribunal is constituted by—
 * (a) the president, or a deputy president designated by the president, who is to be the presiding member; and
 * (b) 2 other members selected by the president from the panel.

Reconstitution of Tribunal if member unable to continue

487.—(1) This section applies where any member of a Tribunal (called in this section the former member) is unable to continue taking part in a proceeding because of illness, absence or any other cause.

(2) If the former member is the president, the Tribunal is to be reconstituted with a new president appointed by the Minister.

(3) If the former member is a deputy president, the president is to reconstitute the Tribunal by—
 * (a) sitting as the presiding member; or
 * (b) designating another deputy president to sit as the presiding member.