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10 Appointment of secretary

12. The Minister may appoint a secretary—
 * (a) to attend the sittings of the committee;
 * (b) to record their proceedings;
 * (c) to keep their papers;
 * (d) to summon and record the evidence of witnesses; and
 * (e) generally to perform such duties connected with the inquiry as the committee may instruct, subject to the directions, if any, of the Minister.

Appointment of assessors

13.—(1) One or more persons may be appointed as assessors to assist the committee.

(2) The power to appoint assessors is exercisable—
 * (a) before the appointment of the chairman, by the Minister; or
 * (b) by the chairman (whether or not the Minister has appointed assessors).

(3) The chairman may at any time terminate the appointment of an assessor, but only with the consent of the Minister in the case of an assessor appointed by the Minister. PART IV INQUIRY POWERS AND PROCEEDINGS AND RULES Inquiry powers and proceedings

14. The powers of inquiry bodies and the provisions on inquiry proceedings shall be as set out in the First Schedule.

Rules in relation to commissions of inquiry

15.—(1) The President may make rules generally for carrying out the purposes and provisions of this Act in respect of commissions of inquiry.