Consultation

(1) The Authority, for the purpose of considering any matter, or obtaining information or advice, relating to the performance of its functions, and the discharge of its duties, shall consult with persons, bodies, the Government or any foreign Government or agency thereof, including– (a) persons or bodies representative of the whole or a part of the aquaculture industry; Aquaculture Development [CAP. 204:01 19 (b) the Government, a Government Department or an agency thereof performing any functions related to aquaculture, fisheries, agriculture, natural resources or the environment; (c) persons, including members of the scientific and academic community, having an interest in matters associated with the aquaculture industry. (2) For the purposes of sub-section (1), the Authority may– (a) pay travel and subsistence allowances reasonably incurred by a person in connection with consultations by the Authority; and (b) subject to written guidelines issued to the Authority from time to time by the Minister, pay expenses; other than travel or subsistence allowances; reasonably incurred by a person or body in connection with consultations by 20