34GConstitution of Appeal Panel

#### 34G Constitution of Appeal Panel 34G Constitution of Appeal Panel > > (1) If the Appeal Panel is required to hear an appeal, the principal member must constitute the Appeal Panel in accordance with this section. > > > (2) More than 1 Appeal Panel may be constituted at the same time. > > > (3) The Appeal Panel must comprise— > > > > > (a) the convenor of the Appeal Panel, and > > > > > (b) at least 2 other members. > > > (4) The convenor must be— > > > > > (a) the principal member, or > > > > > (b) if the principal member is not available—a member who is— > > > > > > > (i) appointed by the principal member, and > > > > > > > (ii) an Australian lawyer of at least 7 years standing. > > > (5) The convenor must preside at the hearing of an appeal. > > > (6) The principal member must, if practicable, consult with the chief executive officer of HRNSW before— > > > > > (a) convening an Appeal Panel, or > > > > > (b) appointing a convenor. > > > (7) The chief executive officer of HRNSW may, if the principal member is not available— > > > > > (a) convene the Appeal Panel, or > > > > > (b) appoint a convenor. > > **s 34G:** Ins 2022 No 22, Sch 3\[20\].