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Part V
COPYRIGHT TRIBUNAL
Establishment and powers of Copyright Tribunal
28. (1) There shall be established a tribunal to be known as the
Copyright Tribunal.
(2) The Tribunal shall have the power to decide on the following
matters:
(a) an application by a performer under section 16b;
(b) any reference by an operator, a person or an organization
referred to in Part IVa;
(c) an appeal by a licensing body under subsection 27a(7);
and
(d) the exercise of the power under section 31.
Appointment of Chairman and members of Tribunal
29. (1) The Tribunal shall consist of the following persons who
shall be appointed by the Minister:
(a) a Chairman;
(b) five Deputy Chairmen; and
(c) twelve persons whom the Minister considers fit and proper
to be members of the Tribunal.
(2) The Chairman, Deputy Chairmen, and members of the
Tribunal shall hold office for a period not exceeding three years,
after which they shall be eligible to be reappointed.
(3) The Minister shall determine the remuneration and other
terms and conditions of the appointment of the Chairman, Deputy
Chairmen, and members of the Tribunal.
(4) The Minister may declare the office of any member of
the Tribunal vacant on the ground that he is found to be unfit
to continue in office or unable to perform the duties thereof.