History — 14

Panels 14 (1) Subject to subsections (3) and (3.1), a panel of not fewer than three members, at least one of whom is the Chairperson or a Vice-Chairperson, may determine any matter that comes before the Board under this Act. Equal representation (2) Where a panel formed under subsection (1) is composed of one or more members representing employees, an equal number of members representing employers must also form part of the panel and vice versa. Exception — single member (3) The Chairperson or a Vice-Chairperson may alone determine a matter that comes before the Board under this Part with respect to (a) an uncontested application or question; (b) a question referred to in paragraph 16(p); (c) a complaint made under subsection 97(1) in respect of an alleged contravention of section 37 or 69 or any of paragraphs 95(f) to (i); (d) a request for an extension of time for instituting a proceeding; (e) a preliminary proceeding; or (f) any other matter, if the Chairperson determines that it is appropriate because of the possibility of prejudice to a party, such as undue delay, or if the parties consent to a determination by the Chairperson or a Vice-Chairperson. Single person — Parts II, I…