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].