Geomatics Profession Act, 2013 (Act No. 19 of 2013)Chapter 6 : Appeals28. Appeal against decisions of Council and disciplinary tribunal |
| (1) | An appeal may be lodged with the Appeal Board by— |
| (a) | a registered person found guilty of improper conduct who is aggrieved by a finding of the disciplinary tribunal or the sanction imposed, or both; |
| (b) | a person aggrieved by a decision of the Council in terms of section 13 or 14; or |
| (c) | a person objecting to a rule published in terms of section 31(4). |
(2)
| (a) | The appeal must be lodged in the manner and upon payment of the fees determined in the rules, within 30 days after the Council or disciplinary tribunal has informed the appellant of its decision or the date of publication of a rule in the Gazette. |
| (b) | The Appeal Board must consider and decide the appeal. |
| (3) | The Appeal Board may— |
| (a) | dismiss an appeal against a finding or sanction of the disciplinary tribunal or the decision of the Council or rule, and confirm the relevant finding, sanction, decision or rule; |
| (b) | uphold an appeal and set aside or vary such a finding, sanction, decision or rule, wholly or in part, and must in writing inform the appellant and the Council of its decision and the reasons therefor; or |
| (c) | award such costs as may be just. |