Paragraph 11 Deliberations and determinations

After the presentation of evidence and submissions by the parties, the parties shall withdraw and the Committee shall deliberate in private.

Any determination required to be made by the Committee shall be made by majority vote of its members; if an equal number of votes is given in relation to any question, the question shall be deemed to have been resolved in favour of the registrar.

The Chairman shall announce the determination of the Committee and the reasons for it in the presence of the parties.

As soon as practicable after the conclusion of the proceedings, the Hearings Director shall cause a written statement of the reasons for the determination of the Committee to be given to the parties.