7 (a) to summon witnesses to give evidence before it or to produce any document; (b) to administer oaths and take evidence on oath and make such investigation as the Board considers necessary; (c) to examine or cause to be examined by such person as the Board may authorize in that behalf any records or documents kept by any person making any claim in terms of this Act; (d) to do or cause to be done all other things that are necessary or expedient for the exercise of its functions. 14 Reports of Board The Board— (a) shall, within three months after the end of each financial year, submit to the Minister a report dealing generally with the proceedings and activities of the Board during that financial year; and (b) shall, where required by the Minister to do so, submit to the Minister such reports as the Minister may specify in regard to the proceedings and activities of the Board; and (c) may submit such other reports as the Board considers advisable. 15 Vetting Committee (1) There is hereby established a committee of the Board to be known as the Vetting Committee. (2) The Vetting Committee shall be responsible for vetting ex-political prisoners, detainees and restrictees. (3) The Vetting Committee shall consist of representatives from the following Ministries— (a) the Ministry responsible for social welfare; (b) the Ministry responsible for justice; (c) the Ministry responsible for home affairs; (d) the Ministry responsible for defence; (e) the Pensions Department; (f) the Office of the President and Cabinet. (4) Members of the Committee referred to in subsection (3) shall be appointed by the Minister from among persons nominated for that purpose by the appropriate Ministry. (5) Paragraphs 7 to 11 of the Schedule shall be equally applicable to the Vetting Committee. (6) Any person who is aggrieved by the decision of the Committee may by notice setting out his or her reasons, appeal to the Board against the decision of the Committee. 16 Appeals from decisions of Board (1) Any person who is aggrieved by any decision of the Board— (a) refusing to register him or her as an ex-political prisoner, detainee or restrictee or dependant in terms of this Act; or