267Decision‑maker must have regard to rules when giving notice of decision

#### 267 Decision‑maker must have regard to rules when giving notice of decision When this section applies (1) If any decision in a review pathway is or would be a reviewable decision, this section applies in relation to every decision in the review pathway. (2) However, this section does not apply in relation to a decision by a court or a decision by the Tribunal under this Act. General rule (3) In giving notice of the decision to a person whose interests are affected by the decision, the decision‑maker must have regard to the matters (if any) prescribed by the rules. (4) Subsection (3) does not apply if the decision‑maker has had regard to the matters in giving notice of a decision of the same kind. (5) Subsection (3) applies in relation to a notice given under: (a) subsection 266(4); or (b) another Act or an instrument made under an Act. Effect of failure to comply (6) A failure to comply with this section does not affect the validity of the decision.