17. Chairman and vice-chairman of Board. 18. Co-opted members of Board. 19. Meetings and procedure of Board. 20. Committees of Board. 21. Minutes of proceedings of Board and committees. 22. Remuneration and allowances of members of Board and of committees. 23. Directions to Board. 24. Reports of Board. 25. Board to have access to all Ministers. 26. Board to consult experts on technical questions. 27. Hearings by Board. 28. Powers of Board to summon witnesses and take evidence at hearings. 29. Penalty for witness failing to attend hearing or give evidence or produce documents. 30. Penalty for giving false evidence at hearing. 31. Board may refer questions of law to High Court. 32. Proof of recommendations and decisions of Board. 33. Safeguarding State interests. PART VI STAFF OF AGENCY 34. Appointment and functions of Director-General. 35. Inspectors and other officers. 36. Monitoring functions of Director-General, inspectors and other officers. 37. Powers of officers and inspectors. 38. Execution of contracts and instruments by Agency. 39. Reports of Agency. 40. Minister may require statistics and information. 41. Investigation into affairs of Agency. PART VII FINANCIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO AGENCY 42. Funds of Agency. 43. Investment of moneys not immediately required by Agency. 43. Financial year of Agency. 44. Accounts of Agency. 45. Accounts of Agency. 46. Audit of Agency’s accounts. 47. Internal Auditor. 2