Advisory Committee

(1) There shall be an Advisory Committee for the purposes of this Act, which shall consist of a Chairperson and six other members who shall be persons of integrity and high national standing. (2) Two members of the Committee shall be appointed by the Governor- General acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister given with the concurrence of the Leader of the Opposition, and the other members of the Committee, including the Chairperson, shall be appointed by the Governor- General, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister given after consultation with the Leader of the Opposition, Provided that in the process of consultation with the Leader of the Opposition for the appointment of the Chairperson, the Prime Minister shall use his best endeavours to secure the agreement of the Leader of the Opposition. (3) The provisions of the Schedule shall have effect as to the term of, and procedure to be followed by, the Committee and otherwise in relation thereto. (4) It shall be the duty of the Committee with a view to the proper carrying out of the provisions of this Act, 6 (a) to make such investigation as it thinks fit to determine persons, living or dead, upon whom may be conferred the honours and awards under this Act; (b) to receive and consider nominations for (c) to make recommendations to the Prime Minister for the conferment of honours and awards; and (d) to undertake such other duties in relation to this Act as may be assigned by the Governor- General on the advice of the Prime Minister. (5) The Committee may consult with such other persons or bodies as it thinks necessary for the purpose of discharging its functions. (6) There shall be a Secretary to the Committee who shall be appointed by the Governor-General on the advice of the Prime Minister. (7) The Secretary shall maintain records of all honours and awards conferred under this Act, arrange for investitures and perform such other functions in relation thereto as the Governor-General may from time to time direct.