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The Committee may, in settling a dispute

(a) make a declaration setting out the rights and obligations of the parties to the dispute,

(b) make provisional or interim orders or awards related to the matter or part of the matter, or give directions in furtherance of the hearing,

(c) dismiss or refrain from hearing or determining a matter in whole or in part if it appears that the matter or part of the matter, is trivial or vexatious or that further proceedings are not necessary or desirable in the public interest,

(d) in appropriate circumstances, order any party to pay the reasonable costs and expenses of another party, including the expenses of witnesses and fees of lawyers, in bringing the matter before the Authority, and

(e) generally give directions and do anything that is necessary or expedient for the hearing and determination of the matter.