Inquiry into trade disputes and industrial conditions

(1) Where any trade dispute exists or is apprehended, the Minister may, whether or not the dispute is reported to him under this Act, inquire into the causes and circumstances of the dispute, and, if he thinks fit, refer any matters appearing to him to be connected with or relevant to the dispute to a Board of Inquiry (in this Act referred to as the Board) appointed by him for the purpose of such reference, and the Board shall inquire into the matters referred to it and report thereupon to the Appointment of a Board of (2) The Minister may also refer to any matter connected with the economic or industrial conditions in Belize to the Board for inquiry and report. (3) The Board shall consist of a Chairperson and such other persons as the Minister thinks fit to appoint. 8 (Arbitration and Inquiry) (4) The Board may act notwithstanding any vacancy in their number.