Part 11Disciplinary provisions
Investigations
146Investigation of complaint
The investigator may require that a complaint be supported by any statutory declaration that the investigator thinks fit.
The investigator must—
- determine whether, in the investigator's opinion, the complaint should be considered by the Board; and
- report the investigator's findings to the Board.
The investigator may recommend that the Board make an order under section 147I in respect of the person complained against pending the determination of disciplinary proceedings against that person.
Before the investigator makes a determination that the complaint should be considered by the Board, the investigator or the Secretary—
- must send particulars of the complaint to the person complained against; and
- must give the person a reasonable opportunity to make written submissions and be heard on the matter, either personally or by that person's representative.
The Registrar must send a copy of the investigator's report under subsection (2) to the person complained against and to the complainant.
Notes
- Section 146: substituted, on , by section 13 of the Electricity Amendment Act 2006 (2006 No 70).