Clause 29

This section applies to every appeal to the Minister made under this Act.(2) An appeal to the Minister must be made in the manner prescribed.(3) The Minister may determine an appeal against a decision of or an order made by the Commissioner or a licensing officer —

by confirming the decision or order in whole or varying it in part; or

by reversing the decision or order.(4) Before determining an appeal, the Minister may consult the Appeal Advisory Board appointed under section 42B.(5) In deciding an appeal, the Minister may have regard to any report made to the Minister by the Appeal Advisory Board. (6) The Minister’s decision on any appeal is final. (7) Except where provided by sections 22L(8), 22N(8), 33A(8) and 33B(10) or unless the Minister otherwise directs, a decision or an order appealed against does not take effect until —

the appeal is determined by the Minister under subsection (3); or

the appeal is withdrawn. (8) The Minister may designate any of the following persons to hear and determine, in the Minister’s place, any appeal under this Act:

the Second Minister, if any, for his Ministry;

a Minister of State (which includes a Senior Minister of State) for his Ministry;

a Parliamentary Secretary (which includes a Senior Parliamentary Secretary) assisting the Minister under this Part;

any public officer in his Ministry not subordinate to the Commissioner whose decision or order is appealed against.(9) Any reference to the Minister in subsections (1) to (7) includes a reference to a person designated under subsection (8).Appeal Advisory Board42B.—

The Appeal Advisory Board consists of a Chairperson, a Vice‑Chairperson and such other members as the Minister may appoint.(2) The Chairperson, Vice‑Chairperson and members of the Appeal Advisory Board —

hold their office for such period as the Minister may determine, and may be re‑appointed;

may at any time be removed from office by the Minister; and

may at any time resign from their office by writing addressed to the Minister.”.