22   Establishment of other committees

(1)  The Minister or Director-General may establish committees, in addition to those established by this Act.

(2)  The functions of a committee established under subsection (1) are to be as specified in the instrument by which the committee is established, and (without limitation) may include:

(a)  the investigation of any matter relevant to the administration or execution of this Act, and

(b)  the preparation of advice, opinions or recommendations with respect to any such matter for the Minister, the Director-General, a consent authority or any other person or body engaged in the administration of this Act.

(3)  The person who establishes a committee under this section may appoint one of the members as Chairperson of the committee.

(4)  Schedule 5 applies in relation to a committee established under subsection (1).

(5)  A committee established under subsection (1) is, for the purpose of any Act, a statutory body representing the Crown.