The Commission may establish committees for any purpose relating to its functions.

Subject to sub-paragraph (7), the Commission is to determine the composition of its committees.

The Commission may appoint persons who are not members of the Commission to be members of a committee.

A committee of the Commission is to comply with any directions given to it by the Commission.

The Commission must establish at least one committee (an “advisory committee”) for the purpose of giving advice to it about matters connected to its functions.

In considering how to exercise its functions, the Commission must have regard to relevant advice and information given to it by any advisory committee (whether or not given at its request).

An advisory committee must include persons of a description as may be prescribed by regulations.