C-32.1.1 - Act respecting the Health and Welfare Commissioner

Section 18 Disposition versions

2006-08-14

18. In exercising the functions assigned to the Commissioner under sections 14, 15 and 16, the Commissioner must consult the forum established under Chapter IV.

The Commissioner may also, whenever necessary,

(1)  call on outside experts to report on one or more specific points determined by the Commissioner;

(2)  conduct or commission studies, research or surveys to obtain background on a matter on which the Commissioner must issue an advisory opinion;

(3)  request the collaboration of the Minister or the bodies or councils under the Minister’s authority by asking them to furnish any expertise they have that is necessary to the Commissioner or to produce an analysis, advisory report or opinion on a matter on which the Commissioner must issue an advisory opinion; and

(4)  establish working committees, hold consultations, seek opinions, and receive and hear applications.

2005, c. 18, s. 18.