(1) Subject to this section, the Minister may establish such advisory committees as the Minister considers necessary for the purpose of giving advice to the Board on particular matters or classes of matters relating to the functions of the Organisation.
(2) An advisory committee shall consist of such persons as the Minister from time to time appoints.
(3) A member of an advisory committee holds office for such period as is specified in the instrument of appointment of the member, but is eligible for re - appointment.
(4) A member of an advisory committee may resign from office by writing signed by the member and delivered to the Chairperson of the Board.
(5) The number of members of an advisory committee required to constitute a quorum at a meeting of that advisory committee shall be as determined by the Board.
(6) If the Minister decides that a member of an advisory committee should be remunerated, that member shall be paid such remuneration as is determined by the Remuneration Tribunal.
(7) A member of an advisory committee shall be paid such allowances as are prescribed.
(8) Subsections ( 6) and (7) have effect subject to the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973.