Planning Profession Act, 2002 (Act No. 36 of 2002)Chapter 5: Professional Conduct21. Appointment of disciplinary tribunal |
| (1) | The Council must appoint a disciplinary tribunal to hear a charge of improper conduct if a person charged— |
| (a) | denies the charge; or |
| (b) | admits the charge and the sanctions contemplated in subparagraphs (iii) and (iv) of section 23(3)(a) may be imposed in respect of such charge. |
| (2) | The disciplinary tribunal must consist of at least— |
| (a) | three registered persons or Council members; |
| (b) | a person qualified in law and who has at least five years' experience in the legal profession; and |
| (c) | a person with specialised knowledge of matters concerning the charge if the Council deems it necessary. |
| (3) | The members of the disciplinary tribunal must amongst themselves elect a chairperson to chair the proceedings. |