Section 8: Inquiries
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8. Inquiries
(1) Subject to subsection (2), the Prime Minister may, in respect of any
matter connected with the Open University, institute an inquiry to be made
by such person as he may appoint, in such manner as he may determine.
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(2) Where the Prime Minister decides to institute an inquiry under subsection (1), he shall, in every case, give notice to the Chairperson of the
Board of his intention to do so and the Board shall be entitled to be represented at such inquiry.
(3) The Prime Minister—
(a) shall communicate to the Board his views with reference to the
result of any such inquiry; and
(b) may, after ascertaining the opinion of the Board, advise the
Open University regarding the action to be taken and fix a timelimit for taking such action.
(4) The Board shall, within the time-limit so fixed, report to the Prime
Minister the action taken or proposed to be taken on any advice tendered
under subsection (3) (b).
(5) Where the Board does not take action within the time fixed or the action
taken by the Board is, in the opinion of the Prime Minister, not satisfactory, the
Prime Minister may, after considering any explanation or representation made
by the Board, issue such directions as he thinks fit and the Board shall comply
with any such directions.
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