146Arbiter must refer certain applications

146 Arbiter must refer certain applications S. 146(1) amended by No. 23/2024 s. 55(1). (1) If, at any time before, during or after the hearing of an application for an internal arbitration process, the arbiter believes that the conduct that is the subject of the application for an internal arbitration process appears to involve serious misconduct, the arbiter must refer the matter in writing to the Chief Municipal Inspector. S. 146(2) substituted by No. 23/2024 s. 55(2). (2) If the arbiter refers a matter under subsection (1), the arbiter must notify the Principal Councillor Conduct Registrar and the parties to the application of that referral. S. 146(3) inserted by No. 23/2024 s. 55(2). (3) Subject to section 146A, if the arbiter refers a matter under subsection (1) before or during the hearing of the application, the arbiter may continue to hear the application. S. 146A inserted by No. 23/2024 s. 56.