7. (1) The Tribunal shall, in addition to the other functions conferred on it by this Act—

(a) hear and determine claims,

(b) subject to section 31 (4), facilitate restoration of trust meetings, and

(c) report, and make such recommendations as it deems appropriate, on any matter relating to the work of the Tribunal.

(2) Notwithstanding the generality of subsection (1), the Tribunal may provide such recommendations as it considers appropriate on any matter relating to the work of the Tribunal to the Minister, whether or not it has received a request in that behalf from the Minister.

(3) The Tribunal shall have all such powers as are necessary or expedient for the performance of its functions.

(4) The Chairperson may delegate any of the Tribunal’s functions (other than a function specified in subsection (1) (a)) to any member of the staff of the Tribunal duly authorised in that behalf by the Chairperson and that member of staff shall be accountable to the Chairperson for the functions so delegated.

(5) The Chairperson may revoke a delegation made in accordance with subsection (4).