Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006

Complaints and discipline - Legal Complaints Review Officer

191: Criteria for appointment

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"What the Minister looks for when choosing a Legal Complaints Review Officer"

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When the Minister chooses a Legal Complaints Review Officer, they think about the person's qualities. They consider the person's knowledge of New Zealand law and legal services. They also think about the person's experience with issues like professional conduct. The Minister looks at whether the person can resolve and manage disputes. They want someone with the right skills and experience for the job. You can expect the Minister to consider these things when making their decision. The Minister thinks about the person's ability to deal with disputes. They consider the person's skills and experience in this area. This helps the Minister choose the right person for the job.

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Part 7Complaints and discipline
Legal Complaints Review Officer

191Criteria for appointment

  1. In appointing any person as the Legal Complaints Review Officer, the Minister must have regard, among other things to—

  2. the person's personal attributes:
    1. the person's knowledge of, and experience in, matters relevant to the functions of the Legal Complaints Review Officer, such as—
      1. the law of New Zealand:
        1. the provision of legal services:
          1. the issues related to professional conduct:
          2. the person's ability, by reason of his or her skills or experience or both, to deal with the resolution and management of disputes.