Competition Commission Act 2010 · Updated to 1 Nov 2024 · Part II · Establishment of the Competition Commission
14. Establishment of committees
Feedback & supportThe Commission may establish any committee as it deems necessary or expedient to assist it in the performance of its functions under the competition laws.
Commission
“Commission” means the Competition Commission established under section 3;
A committee established under subsection (1)—
committee
“committee” means a committee established by the Commission under section 14;
shall be chaired by any member of the Commission;
shall conform to and act in accordance with any direction given to it by the Commission; and
may determine its own procedure.
Members of the committee established under subsection (1)
may be appointed from amongst members of the Commission or such other person as the Commission thinks fit.
A member of a committee shall hold office on such conditions and for such term as may be specified in his letter of appointment and is eligible for reappointment.
member
“member” means the Chairman and any member of the Commission appointed under section 5;
The Commission may revoke the appointment of any member of a committee.
A member of a committee may, at any time, resign by giving a written notice to the chairman of the committee.
Chairman
“Chairman” means the Chairman of the Commission appointed under section 5;
The Commission may, at any time, discontinue or alter the constitution of a committee.
A committee shall hold its administrative meetings at such times and places as the chairman of the committee may determine.
A committee may invite any person to attend any of its meetings for the purpose of advising it on any matter under discussion but that person shall not be entitled to vote at the meeting.
The members of a committee and any person invited under subsection (9) may be paid such allowances and other expenses as the Commission may determine.