Functions

8Initiation and conduct of investigation

1

Before taking any steps in the conduct of an investigation, the Commissioner must—

a

draw up terms of reference for the investigation; and

F2b

take such steps as appear to the Commissioner to be appropriate with a view to bringing notice of the investigation and terms of reference to the attention of persons likely to be affected by it.

2

F3A general investigation is to be conducted in public except to the extent that the Commissioner considers that the taking of evidence in private is necessary or appropriate.

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An individual investigation is to be conducted in private.