Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999

The Sentencing Council may, with the approval of the Minister, establish committees to assist it in connection with the exercise of any of its functions.

It does not matter that any or all of the members of a committee are not members of the Sentencing Council.

The procedure for the calling of meetings of a committee and for the conduct of business at those meetings is to be as determined by the Sentencing Council or (subject to any determination of the Council) by the committee.