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(1) The Hearings Committee may exclude persons from its proceedings, other than parties to the proceedings and their lawyers or experts, where the Hearings Committee considers it necessary in the interest of public order, public morality or the protection of the private lives and interest of persons concerned in the proceedings.

(2) The Hearings Committee may call witnesses and request the production of documents which it considers necessary to determine the issue before it.

(3) Witnesses appearing before the Hearings Committee may be paid allowances determined by the Board in consultation with the Minister.

(4)The Hearings Committee shall give a fair hearing to the persons who appear before it and shall be guided by the rules of natural justice.

(5) Where a complaint is submitted to the Hearings Committee under subsection (1) of section 19, the Hearings Committee shall, within a period of sixty days from the date of receipt of the complaint or matter, examine and determine the complaint or matter unless there is a delay caused by the complainant or the representative or witness of die complainant.

(6) Except as otherwise provided in this Act, the Hearings Committee shall determine the procedure for its hearings.