SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2Inquiries, Investigations and Assessments

Terms of reference

2

Before conducting an inquiry the Commission shall—

a

publish the terms of reference of the inquiry in a manner that the Commission thinks is likely to bring the inquiry to the attention of persons whom it concerns or who are likely to be interested in it, and

b

in particular, give notice of the terms of reference to any persons specified in them.

3

Before conducting an investigation the Commission shall—

a

prepare terms of reference specifying the person to be investigated and the nature of the unlawful act which the Commission suspects,

b

give the person to be investigated notice of the proposed terms of reference,

c

give the person to be investigated an opportunity to make representations about the proposed terms of reference,

d

consider any representations made, and

e

publish the terms of reference once settled.

4

Before conducting an assessment of a person's compliance with a duty the Commission shall—

a

prepare terms of reference,

b

give the person notice of the proposed terms of reference,

c

give the person an opportunity to make representations about the proposed terms of reference,

d

consider any representations made, and

e

publish the terms of reference once settled.

5

Paragraphs 2 to 4 shall apply in relation to revised terms of reference as they apply in relation to original terms of reference.