37Complaints to be referred to head of jurisdiction in certain circumstances

37 Complaints to be referred to head of jurisdiction in certain circumstances

(1)  After conducting an examination under this Part, the council may refer a complaint to the relevant head of jurisdiction if the council is satisfied on reasonable grounds that –

(a) if the complaint were substantiated, it would not be of a nature that would justify the removal of the relevant judicial officer from office; and

(b) the complaint may be wholly or partly substantiated; and

(c) the relevant head of jurisdiction is the appropriate entity to take further action in respect of the complaint.

(2)  A referral under subsection (1) may include recommendations as to what steps might be taken by the head of jurisdiction in respect of the complaint.