S.L. 441.9 Art. 6Functions of the Committee.

(1) The Committee shall have the following functions:-

(a) to advise the Minister responsible for Commerce on all issues related to open markets and in particular on the setting up of new markets, increasing or decreasing market size or moving markets;

(b) to conduct and commission ongoing studies on the open markets sector and advise government on policy issues;

(c) to monitor the work of the different enforcement authorities, draw attentions to shortcomings and put forward proposals for possible improvements; and

(d) to receive and address complaints by different stakeholders concerning the operations of open markets.

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing the Committee may also:-

(a) conduct such consultations as may be required in relation to open markets; and

(b) perform such other functions as may from time to time be assigned to it by the Minister.