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Rh Appointment of secretary

6. The President may appoint a secretary—
 * (a) to attend the sittings of the commission;
 * (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 commissioners may instruct, subject to the directions, if any, of the President.

Appointment of assessors

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

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

(3) The chairman may at any time terminate the appointment of an assessor, but only with the consent of the President in the case of an assessor appointed by the President.

Role of police

8. The President may direct the Commissioner of Police to detail police officers to attend upon any such commissioners, to preserve order during the proceedings, to serve summonses on witnesses and to provide such other assistance in relation to the inquiry as the commissioners may direct.