# The General Dental Council (Registration Appeals) Rules Order of Council 2006, Paragraph 16: Disposal of appeals


(1) Any decision required to be made by the Committee shall be taken by simple majority.
(2) Where the votes are equal, the Committee shall decide the issue against the appellant.
(3) The Chairman of the Committee shall not have a casting vote.
(4) No member of the Committee may abstain from voting.
(5) Where there has been a hearing, the Chairman of the Committee shall announce the determination of the Committee and the reasons for it in the presence of the parties attending the hearing.
(6) As soon as practicable after the conclusion of the proceedings, the Hearings Director shall cause a written statement of the Committee’s decision and the reasons for the decision to be given to any other person who in his opinion has an interest in the proceedings.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1668/schedule/paragraph/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/general-dental-council-registration-appeals-rules-order-of-council-2006/schedule/paragraph-16
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