Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982)RulesRules relating to the disciplinary processes against the veterinary and para-veterinary professionsProcedure at Inquiries into Professional Conduct1. Lodging of complaints |
| (1) | A complaint must be in writing in the form of a sworn affidavit. signed in the presence of a commissioner of oaths or police officer and be addressed to the Registrar, unless the allegations are in the public domain or are referred to Council by a court, or another tribunal/forum or the complaint is initiated by Council. |
| (2) | No complaint which is submitted more than twelve (12) months after the date on which the complaint arose, will be considered. |
| (3) | A person who submits a complaint more than twelve (12) months after the date on which the complaint arose may apply for condonation of the late submission of the complaint to the Investigation Committee. |
| (4) | The application for condonation must be substantiated. |
| (5) | The decision of the Investigation Committee regarding the condonation application is final. |
| (6) | The Registrar may, in his/her discretion, request that the complaint be mediated, if both parties to the complaint agree to such mediation. |
| (7) | If the mediation is successful, the complaint file will be closed. |
| (8) | If the mediation is not successful, the complaint must be investigated and considered by the Investigation Committee. |
| (9) | Information provided by the respondent during a mediation, must be kept confidential. |