Section 39 — Participation by the OGA in meetings
This version in force from 2016-10-01
Snapshot: 2026-08-24
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(1) A person authorised by the OGA under this section is entitled to participate in any relevant meeting.
(2) But such a person is not entitled—
(a) to participate in any part of the meeting that does not relate to relevant issues, or
(b) if any matter is decided on by a vote, to take part in the voting.
(3) The relevant person who arranged the meeting, or on whose behalf the meeting was arranged, must secure that the right conferred by subsection (1) may be exercised.
(4) The requirement imposed by subsection (3) is sanctionable in accordance with Chapter 5.