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The powers and functions conferred on the Office by the first paragraph of section 38 and sections 40, 131 to 133,
139, 143 and 151 are exercised by the president and director general, who shall report periodically to the Office.

The Office may delegate any other power or function to the president and director general.

2002, c. 28, s. 26.

165.4. If the president and director general is absent or unable to act, another member of the Office
designated by the Minister shall act as a substitute.
2002, c. 28, s. 26.

165.5. The office of president and director general shall be exercised on a full-time basis. The Government
shall determine the remuneration, employment benefits and other conditions of employment of the president and
director general.

The other members of the Office shall receive no remuneration, except in such cases, on such conditions and to
such extent as may be determined by the Government. They are, however, entitled to the reimbursement of
reasonable expenses incurred in the exercise of their functions, on the conditions and to the extent determined by
the Government.

2002, c. 28, s. 26.

165.6. The staff of the Office shall be appointed pursuant to the Public Service Act (chapter F-3.1.1).

2002, c. 28, s. 26.

165.7. Neither the Office nor its members, its staff or the members of its committees may be prosecuted
by reason of official acts performed in good faith in the exercise of their powers and functions.

2002, c. 28, s. 26.

165.8. The Office may make internal by-laws.

The Office may in particular establish permanent or temporary committees, define their powers and duties and
determine their mode of constitution and operation.

The committees may, with the authorization of the Minister, be composed in whole or in part of persons who are
not members of the Office.

Committee members shall receive no remuneration, except in such cases, on such conditions and to such extent
as may be determined by the Government. They are, however, entitled to the reimbursement of reasonable
expenses incurred in the exercise of their functions, on the conditions and to the extent determined by the
Government.

The Office may also generally authorize a member or staff member of the Office to act as a mediator to facilitate
an agreement between the parties in accordance with section 47.
2002, c. 28, s. 26.

165.9. The minutes of the meetings of the Office, approved by the Office, and documents and copies
emanating from the Office or forming part of its records are authentic if signed or certified by the president and
director general or by a staff member so authorized by the latter.
2002, c. 28, s. 26.

165.10. Not later than 31 August each year, the Office shall submit a report to the Minister on its activities
for the preceding fiscal year.

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