(1) Without limiting section 7, the Council shall appoint subject panels to

(a) moderate examination papers and determine the pass mark suitable for grades;

(b) recommend the award of certificates, diplomas and degrees in its subject levels;

(c) enquire into complaints and reports referred to it regarding examination malpractices and irregularities and recommend penalties for the breach of the complaints and reports.

(d) review examination regulations and assessment procedures periodically;

(e) generally, advise the Board on matters relating to their subject areas and within their competence.

(2) The subject panels are committees of the Council.

(3) A subject panel shall consist of

(a) a chairman who is a member of the Council; and

(b) not more than seven persons appointed by the Council from the appropriate professional; academic, industrial or commercial fields.