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Rh :(d) determine any other matters which the Minister considers incidental to or expedient for the proper and efficient conduct of business by the Appeals Advisory Panel.

(3) An Appeals Advisory Panel may regulate its proceedings in such manner as it considers appropriate, subject to the following:
 * (a) the quorum for a meeting of the Appeals Advisory Panel is a majority of its members;
 * (b) a decision supported by a majority of the votes cast at a meeting of the Appeals Advisory Panel at which a quorum is present is the decision of that Panel.

(4) The remuneration and allowances, if any, of a member of an Appeals Advisory Panel is to be determined by the Minister.

(5) An Appeals Advisory Panel is independent in the performance of its functions. PART 4 RESPONSES TO CYBERSECURITY THREATS AND INCIDENTS Powers to investigate and prevent cybersecurity incidents, etc.

19.—(1) Where information regarding a cybersecurity threat or incident has been received by the Commissioner, the Commissioner may exercise, or may authorise the Deputy Commissioner, an Assistant Commissioner, a cybersecurity officer or an authorised officer to exercise, such of the powers mentioned in subsection (2) as are necessary to investigate the cybersecurity threat or incident, for the purpose of—
 * (a) assessing the impact or potential impact of the cybersecurity threat or incident;
 * (b) preventing any or further harm arising from the cybersecurity incident; or
 * (c) preventing a further cybersecurity incident from arising from that cybersecurity threat or incident.