(1) The Authority may establish one or more committees of the Authority -

(a) to assist it in the performance of its functions, or

(b) to advise it on matters relating to its functions.

(2) Subject to subsection (3), a committee may consist of such number of members as the Authority considers appropriate and the membership of a committee may be comprised of members of the Authority or members of staff of the Authority, or both.

(3) Where a committee is established to advise the Authority on matters relating to its functions, membership of the committee may include persons who -

(a) are not members of, or members of the staff of, the Authority, and

(b) have relevant expertise or experience in those matters.

(4) The chairperson of a committee shall be appointed by the Authority.

(5) A committee shall, subject to the approval of the Authority, determine its own procedures.