Regulation 24 Non-attendanceI1

The member concerned shall be ordered to attend the hearing.

If the member concerned fails to attend the hearing it may be proceeded with and concluded in his absence.

Where the member concerned informs the presiding officer in advance that he is unable to attend due to ill-health or some other unavoidable reason the hearing may be adjourned.

Where, owing to the absence of the member concerned, it is impossible to comply with any of the procedures set out in these regulations, that procedure shall be dispensed with.