25. (1) The Board may establish committees to assist and advise it on matters relating to its functions and may determine the membership and terms of reference of each committee.

(2) The Board may appoint to a committee of the Board persons who are not members of the Board but have special knowledge and experience related to the purposes of the committee.

(3) The appointment of a person to a committee of the Board is subject to such terms and conditions as may be determined—

(a) under section 27, to the extent that they relate to remuneration and allowances, and

(b) by the Board, in any other case.

(4) The Board shall specify in writing the purpose and terms of reference of each committee of the Board.

(5) The acts of a committee of the Board are subject to confirmation by the Board unless the Board dispenses with the necessity for confirmation.

(6) The Board may regulate the procedure of a committee of the Board but, subject to any such regulation, a committee may regulate its own procedure.

(7) The Board may at any time dissolve a committee of the Board established under this section.