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influee Commission.

duty directly or indirectly by himself or by any other person

in any manner whatsoever influences or attempts to influence

a decision of the Commission or any member shall be guilty

of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine

of four thousand dollars and to imprisonment for two years :

Provided that this section shall not prohibit

(a)

any person from giving a certificate or testimonial

to any applicant or candidate for appointment as

a judicial officer or from supplying any information

or assistance upon request made by the Commission; or

(b)

any judicial officer from making representations

to the Commission in such manner and to such extent as

the Governor may provide.

Power of Governor in Council to make

regulations.

13. (1) The Governor in Council may by regulation

provide for -

(a) the discharge by the Commission of additional

functions;

(b) the time, place and manner of the exercise by the

Commission of its functions;

(c)

forms and fees in connexion with applications to

the Commission, reports or communications from the

Commission or for any other matter required by or

under this Ordinance;