Regulation 18 Determinations and decisions of a Commissioner

The determination of a Commissioner on an application for leave to appeal shall be in writing and signed by him.

The decision of a Commissioner on an appeal shall be in writing and signed by him and, except in respect of a decision made with the consent of the parties, he shall record the reasons.

A copy of the determination or decision and any reasons shall be sent to the parties by the office of the Child Support Commissioners.

Without prejudice to paragraphs (2) and (3), a Commissioner may announce his determination or decision at the conclusion of an oral hearing.

When giving his decision on an application or appeal, whether in writing or orally, a Commissioner shall omit any reference to the surname of any child to whom the appeal relates and any other information which would be likely, whether directly or indirectly, to identify that child.