Status of the Artist Act

Marginal note:Determination of the Tribunal

• 14 (1) In all proceedings of the Tribunal the decision or order of a majority of the members present is the determination of the Tribunal, and in the event of a tie the presiding member has a deciding vote.

• Marginal note:Uncontested matter

  (2) A single member may decide an uncontested application or question before the Tribunal and, for that purpose, the member’s decision is a determination of the Tribunal, and the member is subject to the obligations and limitations imposed, and has the powers, rights and privileges conferred, on the Tribunal by this Part, other than the power to make regulations.

• Marginal note:Participation of former member in determination

  (3) At the request of the Chairperson, a member of the Tribunal who has ceased to hold office may take part in the hearing and determination of any matter of which the member was previously seized and, for that purpose, is deemed to be a member.

• Marginal note:Where member’s participation not possible

  (4) Where a member of the Tribunal has died or is unable to take part in a matter previously heard by that member, the other members who are seized of the matter may continue the proceeding and make the determination.