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94Chapter 4 - Critical Links: Proposals for ImplementationThe Minister shall only object to a proposed amendment to the Drug List ifthe proposed amendment is not advisable in the public interest.The Drug List for each health profession established under this sectionshall be interpreted as if it formed part of a regulation made under theapplicable health profession Act.The Statutory Powers Procedure Act does not apply to any decision or actionof the Agency under this Act.The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations,(a) clarifying, modifying or restricting the functions and powers of theAgency concerning the Drug List; and(b) providing for additional functions and powers of the Agencyconcerning the Drug List.Function is advisory onlyExcept for the maintenance of the Drug List, the function of the Agencyis advisory only.ProcedureThe Agency shall sit in Ontario where and when the chair designates.IdemThe Agency shall conduct its proceedings in the manner it considersappropriate.EmployeesSuch employees as are considered necessary for the proper conduct of theaffairs of the Agency may be appointed under Part III of the Public Serviceof Ontario Act, 2006.ExpertsThe Agency may engage experts or professional advisors to assist it.SecretaryThe Agency shall appoint one of its employees as the Secretary.DutiesThe Secretary’s duties are,(a) to have the custody and care of the records and documents of theAgency; andHPRAC Critical Links January 2009