Singapore legislation
Regulation 17
of Optometrists and Opticians (Investigation of Complaints) Regulations
Regulation 17
Decision of Board
Subregulation 1
The Board may, upon considering the report of the Inquiry Committee, decide whether the complaint or information has been proven to its satisfaction, and —
direct the Committee to reconvene to inquire further into the complaint, or undertake such further inquiry itself;
direct that the complaint or information be dismissed;
subject to paragraph (2), direct that the registration of the registered person be cancelled or, where applicable, that such other measure specified in section 20(4) of the Act be taken against him; or
make such other direction as the Board thinks fit.
Subregulation 2
If the Board determines that any complaint or information has been proven to its satisfaction, the Board shall, before exercising its power under section 20(3) or (4) of the Act —
give notice of at least 21 days to the registered person of its intention to exercise the power; and
give the registered person a reasonable opportunity to be heard either personally or by counsel.
Subregulation 3
The Registrar shall notify the registered person and the complainant of the decision of the Board.
Subregulation 4
The Board may inform the dean or registrar or other officer of any university, college, institution or other examination body from which the registered person received his degree or qualification of the Board’s decision.
Subregulation 5
The Board may, in its discretion, publish an account of the inquiry by the Inquiry Committee, its findings and the decision of the Board.