Article 5 Functions exercisable by single member

(1)

Subject to paragraph (2), the following powers and duties may be exercised or performed by a single member of the Tribunal:

(a)

the power under rule 7(4) or rule 8(4) to invite the complainant to supply information or make representations;

(b)

the power under section 68(2) of the Act to require a Commissioner to provide assistance;

(c)

the power under section 68(6) of the Act to require the disclosure or provision of documents or information;

(d)

the power under paragraph 5(2) of Schedule 3 to the Act to authorise an officer to obtain documents or information on the Tribunal’s behalf;

(e)

the power under section 7(5)(b) of the Human Rights Act 1998 to extend the time limit for section 7 proceedings;

(f)

the power under section 67(5) of the Act to extend the time limit for complaints;

(g)

the duty under rule 13 to notify the complainant of any of the determinations described in that rule;

(h)

the duty, in considering a complaint, to investigate the matters described in paragraphs (a) and (b) of section 67(3) of the Act.

(2)

In relation to a case falling within paragraph 3(2) of Schedule 3 to the Act, a single member discharging any of these functions must be a member designated under paragraph 3(1) of that Schedule.