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Disputes Tribunal Act 1988

Establishment of Tribunal

8: Selection of candidates for appointment or reappointment as Referees

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"How Referees are chosen for the Disputes Tribunal"

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When someone is going to be appointed or reappointed as a Referee, the chief executive must invite the public to suggest names of people they think would be good for the job. The chief executive will then set up a panel to assess the candidates. This panel will have the Disputes Tribunal Registrar or a District Court Registrar, the Principal Disputes Referee or someone they choose, and up to two other people with the right skills and experience. The panel will look at the candidates and decide who they think should be appointed or reappointed as a Referee. They will then tell the Minister their recommendation, or say they do not recommend anyone. The panel will follow rules made under the Disputes Tribunal Act 1988 when making their decision. You can find more information about how Referees are appointed in section 7 of the Act. The chief executive will publicise the invitation to suggest names in the area where the Tribunal will be working. The panel's assessment will help the Minister make a decision about who to appoint or reappoint as a Referee.

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Part 1Establishment of Tribunal

8Selection of candidates for appointment or reappointment as Referees

  1. Where it is proposed to make an appointment or reappointment under section 7, the chief executive shall—

  2. by notice publicised in the area served or to be served by the Tribunal in respect of which the appointment or reappointment is proposed to be made, invite members of the public to submit to the chief executive the names of any persons whom they consider would be suitable for appointment as Referees; and
    1. appoint an assessment panel for the purpose of assessing the candidates for appointment or reappointment as Referees.

      1. Every assessment panel appointed under subsection (1)(b) shall consist of—

      2. the Disputes Tribunal Registrar or a Registrar of the District Court; and
        1. the Principal Disputes Referee or a Referee nominated by him or her; and
          1. not more than 2 other persons, who shall be appointed to the panel by the chief executive by reason of their expertise, training, and experience.

            1. Every assessment panel appointed under subsection (1)(b) shall, in accordance with the criteria and procedures prescribed in rules made under this Act, assess the candidates for the appointment or reappointment in respect of which that panel was appointed, and shall—

            2. advise the Minister of the name of the person that it recommends for appointment or reappointment as a Referee; or
              1. advise the Minister that it makes no recommendation for appointment or reappointment in that particular case.

                Notes
                • Section 8(1): amended, on , by section 34(1) of the Tribunals Powers and Procedures Legislation Act 2018 (2018 No 51).
                • Section 8(1)(a): amended, on , by section 34(1) of the Tribunals Powers and Procedures Legislation Act 2018 (2018 No 51).
                • Section 8(2)(a): amended, on , by section 34(2) of the Tribunals Powers and Procedures Legislation Act 2018 (2018 No 51).
                • Section 8(2)(a): amended, on , by section 261 of the District Court Act 2016 (2016 No 49).
                • Section 8(2)(b): replaced, on , by section 34(3) of the Tribunals Powers and Procedures Legislation Act 2018 (2018 No 51).
                • Section 8(2)(c): amended, on , by section 34(1) of the Tribunals Powers and Procedures Legislation Act 2018 (2018 No 51).