Section 24: Investigating Panel.

(1) There shall, for the purpose of the proceedings before the Tribunal, be established a panel to be known as the Investigating Panel of the Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (in this act referred to as the "Panel").
(2) The Panel shall-
(a) conduct preliminary investigations into any allegation of complaint of professional misconduct against any Member, Associate or Fellow of the Institute; and
(b) decide whether or not such Member, Associate or Fellow has a case to answer before the Tribunal and where applicable to refer such case to the Tribunal for hearing and determination.
(3) The Panel shall consist of a Chairman and 4 other members to be appointed by the Council.