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Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006

Complaints and discipline - New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal

230: Appointment of chairperson and deputy chairperson

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"Who can be the boss of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal?"

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You need to know who can be the chairperson or deputy chairperson of the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal. They must not be a lawyer, but they must have at least 7 years of experience as a lawyer. The Governor-General appoints them based on the Minister's recommendation. You can find more information about this by looking at the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 and other related laws. The chairperson and deputy chairperson have important roles in the Disciplinary Tribunal. They are chosen for their experience and skills to lead the Tribunal.

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New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal

230Appointment of chairperson and deputy chairperson

  1. The chairperson of the Disciplinary Tribunal and the deputy chairperson of the Disciplinary Tribunal must each be a person who, whether or not he or she holds or has held judicial office,—

  2. is not a practitioner; but
    1. has had not less than 7 years' practice as a lawyer.

      1. The chairperson of the Disciplinary Tribunal and the deputy chairperson of the Disciplinary Tribunal are to be appointed by the Governor-General on the recommendation of the Minister.

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