26. The Minister or a resource association whose membership comprises at least 35% of the resources in the same group attached to a public institution may, within the time periods specified in paragraphs 2 to 5 of section 12, ask the Commission to verify whether a recognized association still exists or still meets the conditions for recognition under this Act.
The Commission notifies the parties of the result of the verification and allows them to present observations within 10 days after receiving such notification.