398Submissions by person about whom complaint made

398 Submissions by person about whom complaint made (1) The person about whom a complaint is made may, within the period stated in the notice given to the person under section 397 (the permitted period), make submissions to the relevant council about the complaint, its subject matter or both. (2) The relevant council may at its discretion extend the permitted period. (3) The relevant council must consider the submissions made within the permitted period before deciding what action is to be taken in relation to the complaint.