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Building Act 2004

Regulatory responsibilities and accreditation - Responsibilities of chief executive - Disciplinary powers in relation to complaints

202: Complaints may be made to chief executive

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"How to make a complaint to the chief executive about something wrong"

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You can make a complaint to the chief executive if you think someone has done something wrong. You must write down your complaint and follow any rules about how to make a complaint. You may also need to include certain information with your complaint.

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Responsibilities of chief executive: Disciplinary powers in relation to complaints

202Complaints may be made to chief executive

  1. A person who believes that there are grounds for disciplinary action against a disciplinable entity may lodge a complaint with the chief executive.

  2. A complaint must—

  3. be made in writing; and
    1. be made in the prescribed manner (if any); and
      1. include the prescribed information (if any).

        Notes
        • Section 202: replaced, on , by section 51 of the Building (Building Products and Methods, Modular Components, and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (2021 No 21).