17. With the authorization of the Minister, the Conseil may set up special committees to look into special matters and specify their powers. It shall set up such committees if requested by the Minister.
With the authorization of the Minister, the committees may consist, in whole or in part, of persons who are not members of the Conseil.
The members of the committees are not remunerated. They are, however, entitled, to the extent provided by regulation of the Government and on presentation of vouchers, to an attendance allowance and to the reimbursement of reasonable expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties.