S.L. 464.13 Art. 15Notice of inquiry.

As soon as may be and after receipt of the dossier as described in regulation 14, the Committee shall:

(a) appoint a supplementary member to the Committee in accordance with the provisions of regulation 4(3): Provided that the supplementary member has declared no conflict of interest in the case;

(b) decide on a date, time and place in which and where the inquiry shall be held: Provided that the inquiry shall not be held before the lapse of fifteen working days and not more that sixty working days from the date of issue of a notice of inquiry as determined by paragraph (c);

(c) issue a notice of inquiry that shall be in the form set out in Form A contained in the First Schedule, with such variations as circumstances may require and such notice shall be sent to the Registrar and the member under investigation: Provided that the notice shall be issued within a maximum period of thirty working days from the date of receipt of the dossier;

(d) together with the notice, there shall be sent to the member being investigated:

(i) a copy of these regulations;

(ii) a statement of the rights and obligations of the member;

(iii) a copy of the original charge;

(iv) guidance on the place, time and method that may be followed in order to view all documented evidence relevant to the inquiry and which is in the possession of the Committee; and

(v) any other information deemed relevant and necessary.