Singapore legislation
Clause 49
Clause 49
Appointment of experts and legal counsel for inquiry before Complaints Assessment Committee
(1)
For the purposes of an inquiry before a Complaints Assessment Committee, the Council may appoint one or more of the following:
an independent expert;
an advocate and solicitor to advise the Complaints Assessment Committee on any legal matter relating to the inquiry.
(2)
Before appointing any independent expert under subsection (1)(a), the Council must give the registered veterinarian concerned an opportunity to make representations on the proposed appointment.
(3)
The representations mentioned in subsection (2) may be made in writing or, if the Council allows, in person.
(4)
The Council may, instead of or in addition to appointing an independent expert under subsection (1)(a), allow the registered veterinarian concerned to appoint an independent expert at the registered veterinarian’s own expense.
(5)
If an independent expert or an advocate and solicitor is appointed under subsection (1), the Council may pay him or her, as part of the expenses of the Council, any remuneration that the Council may determine.
(6)
If an independent expert or an advocate and solicitor appointed under subsection (1) is an employee, any remuneration payable to the independent expert or advocate and solicitor under subsection (5) may be paid to his or her employer.