146. (1) The Commission shall establish an online electoral information advisory board (to be known as “the Advisory Board”).

(2) The Advisory Board shall, on request and, if appropriate, by its own motion, provide advice to the Commission on—

(a) the nature and effect of disinformation and misinformation, and

(b) where practicable, on the use by the Commission of its powers under this Part.

(3) The Advisory Board shall comprise not more than 6 persons, to be appointed by the Commission, and each of whom shall have expertise in all or any of the following—

(a) electoral processes (including referendums) in the State,

(b) promoting fairness and integrity in elections and referendums, or

(c) the use of information technology and online dissemination of information in the context of elections and referendums.

(4) The Minister may, with the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, determine the remuneration and expenses, if any, payable to a member of the Advisory Board under this section.

(5) The remuneration and allowances for expenses, if any, determined in accordance with subsection (4) shall be payable by the Commission out of funds at its disposal to a member of the Advisory Board.