Regulation 25
Procedure of Complaints Committee
of Nurses and Midwives Regulations 2012
Subregulation 1
The Chairman of a Complaints Committee may at any time summon a meeting of the Committee.
Subregulation 2
Any resolution or decision in writing signed by the Chairman and all the members of a Complaints Committee shall be as valid and effectual as if it had been made or reached at a meeting of the Committee where the Chairman and all its members were present.
Subregulation 3
Any question arising at a meeting of the Complaints Committee shall be determined by a majority of votes and, in the case of an equality of votes, the Chairman shall have a casting vote.
Subregulation 4
Where a Complaints Committee is of the opinion that it will not be able to complete its investigation within the period specified in section 37(6) of the Act, the Committee may apply in writing to the Board for an extension of time to complete its investigation and the Board may grant such extension of time to the Committee as it thinks fit.
Subregulation 5
Subject to the provisions of this Part, all information, including such book, document, paper or other records used by the Complaints Committee in the course of its deliberations, shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed to any person including the respondent unless the Committee in its discretion decides otherwise.