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    THE UNITING CHURCH IN AUSTRALIA
    REGULATIONS
    CONTENTS______________________________
    Def[...]
    [...]3.7.5.2 Audit, Finance and Risk Committee
    3.8 Regulations that Apply to All Councils
    3.8.1[...]
    [...]terations
    3.10.1 Exemption and Alternative Regulations
    3.10.2 Alterations to Regulation

    4. Property
    4.1 Definitions
    4.2 Synod Pro[...]
    [...]onstitution shall apply to words when used in the
    Regulations and —

    Beneficiary Fund means the Beneficiary Fund established pursuant to
    Regulation 3.1.6(d);

    Code of Ethics means the Code of Ethic[...]lities are assigned by the Constitution or by any Regulation, by­
    law or rule;

    Youth Worker means a p[...]NOTE:
    - the word “Korean” in brackets after a Regulation indicates that there is an
    approved alternative Regulation for Korean congregations. The alternative
    Regulations are found elsewhere in this publication.][...]
    [...]granted such recognition in accordance with Regulations
    1.4.1. and 1.4.2.


    1.2 BAP[...]
    [...]-in-association in
    accordance with Regulation 1.4.1(b) continues to
    participate[...]the same rights of appeal as those set out in Regulation
    5.2.3.[...]
    [...]been approved in accordance with these Regulations;

    Certificated Candidate means[...]Ministerial Placements referred to in Regulation 3.7.4.2;

    Period of discernment means[...]ans the selection panel referred to in
    Regulation 2.3.2.4;

    Student means a perso[...]
    [...]the duties of a Minister as prescribed in Regulations
    2.2.1(a) and (b) are being[...]
    [...]the responsibilities outlined
    in Regulation 2.2.2(a), shall be made without prior[...]lling any of the tasks set out in
    Regulation 2.2.2(a) in ministry locations designated[...]
    [...]PE OF THE MINISTRY OF YOUTH
    WORKER
    2.2.4 In these Regulations Youth Worker means a person accredited by[...]
    [...]ry of the
    Church.

    (b) In Regulations 2.2.6, 2.4.8, 2.7.6, 2.9.6 and 2.9.7 unles[...]
    [...]making an application under
    Regulation 2.3.2.2 has been, a confirmed member[...]y the Synod selection
    panel under Regulation 2.3.2.4, an academic qualification[...]
    [...]material as is prescribed under these Regulations
    or as may be required by[...]urse of study as set out in
    these Regulations.

    (c) Acceptance as a student[...]ion as a candidate, in
    which case Regulations 2.3.1 to 2.3.2.5 shall apply.

    PRESBYTERY[...]
    [...]ider the application
    in accordance with the Regulations.

    The Presbytery or a designated com[...]idering its report and recommendation under
    Regulation 2.3.2.3(a)(v) the Presbytery or Presbytery[...]y itself regarding the matters
    mentioned in Regulation 2.3.2.1, and have regard, among
    othe[...]
    [...]conveyed to it in
    accordance with Regulation 2.3.2.2 and 2.3.2.3.

    SELECTION PANEL OF CANDIDAT[...]Ministerial Education Board pursuant to Regulation
    3.7.4.3(c)(iii)(3). and a repr[...]
    [...]l against a decision made pursuant
    to Regulation 2.3.2.3(b), or 2.3.2.4(d)(ii), (iii) or (iv), onl[...]been
    followed in accordance with the Regulations. The appeal
    shall be dealt with under part 6 of these Regulations.

    (b) The appeal is to be made[...]
    [...]with the application in terms of
    Regulations 2.3.2.3 to 2.3.2.5, with the exception of[...]ated
    by the Presbytery in accordance with Regulation 2.3.2.7(b) or (c)
    may appeal to the Synod[...]el to be dealt with under Part
    6 of these Regulations.
    The Presbytery must be given notic[...]
    [...]rmining applications made under
    Regulation 2.3.3(a)(i) the appointing body shall have[...]ing
    applications made under Regulation 2.3.3 (a)(ii). The
    p[...]
    [...]ated as
    provided for under these Regulations or is transferred to
    the[...]
    [...]ON OF MINISTRY OF PASTOR
    2.4.6 An applicant under Regulation 2.3.3 A person shall be recognised
    as a Pas[...]withdrawn
    under the provisions of Regulation 2.10.3(a), and who is
    in g[...]
    [...]ter.

    YOUTH WORKER ACCREDITATION
    2.4.9 Subject to Regulation 2.10.6, the accreditation of a Youth
    Worker[...]INATION
    TO SERVE IN A PLACEMENT
    2.5.1 (a) This Regulation shall apply to any minister of another[...]
    [...]nded where an application
    made under Regulation 2.5.2 has been completed and the
    res[...]• matters referred to in Regulation 2.5.1(d);
    • stand[...]
    [...]been
    rejected by the Synod under Regulation 2.5.2 may appeal
    on the grounds t[...]ollowed did not comply
    with these Regulations. The appeal shall be dealt with
    under Part 6 of these Regulations.

    ROLE OF THE ASSEMBLY IN THE ADMISSION OF[...]s.

    (b) The guidelines referred to in Regulation 2.5.3(a) shall
    include a requirem[...]ecognised
    for the purposes of this Regulation.

    (d) In determining if a person[...]
    by the Church for the purposes of this Regulation the
    Assembly or the body which it[...]dealt with under Part 6
    of these Regulations. The Assembly shall give written[...]
    [...]material as
    is prescribed under these Regulations or as may be
    required by the Presbyte[...]pplication
    in accordance with the Regulations.

    (c) The Presbytery or a desig[...]
    [...]onveyed to it in
    accordance with Regulation 2.5.3.2 (a), (b) and (c). The[...]
    [...]s
    considered by the Presbytery in Regulation 2.5.3.2 (d).

    (d) The Synod panel sha[...]l against a decision made
    pursuant to Regulation 2.5.3.2 (e) or 2.5.3.3 (d). The
    appea[...]th in accordance with Part 6 of
    these Regulations.

    (b) The appeal is to be made[...]
    [...]Committee for Discipline pursuant to Regulation.
    5.7.4(r)(iii) or (v), or by a[...]
    [...]roved placement as provided in these
    Regulations.

    (c) A call to a placement gives[...]
    [...]nts;
    (ii) to Ministers received under Regulation 2.5.1 in
    respect of their init[...]ery with the exceptions listed in
    Regulation 2.6.5(a). The Presbytery shall consult with the[...]exception of placements listed in Regulations 2.6.5(a).

    (f) Assembly placem[...]
    [...]uthority has been
    delegated under Regulation 3.7.3(b)(vi), of the Pastoral
    Rel[...]Presbytery, the principles set out in Regulation 2.6.6 shall
    be followed as clos[...]
    [...]y of Pastor for
    the purposes of these Regulations when
    (i) the position description[...]or more of the tasks named in
    Regulation 2.2.2; and the Presbytery, (or Synod in the[...]f an application made
    under Regulation 2.3.3(a)(i) shall obtain advice from[...]of applications made under
    Regulation 2.3.3(a)(ii) shall satisfy itself that the[...]
    [...]eyond ten years except as provided in
    Regulation 2.6.8.

    (b) Placements other th[...]
    [...]ear shall be determined in
    accordance with Regulation 2.6.7.

    CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT[...]
    [...]ode of Ethics and Part 5 of
    these Regulations.

    MEMBERSHIP OF A MINISTER
    2.9.3 A Minister[...]
    [...](c) A person who satisfies the provisions of Regulation
    2.9.5(a) and who would if a Minis[...]n serving in accordance with this
    Regulation such a person shall (except in respect of[...]
    [...]subject to Part 5 of these
    Regulations;

    (c) in the exercise of their m[...]
    [...]Presbytery according to the procedures in this Regulation.

    (b) Any decision by a Presbyt[...]
    [...]any extension beyond
    ten years pursuant to Regulation 2.6.8 except on the same
    conditions[...]
    [...]accordance with Part 6
    of these Regulations. The appeal shall be directed to:[...]
    [...]mmittee for Discipline
    pursuant to Regulation 5.7.4(r)(vi), subject to the
    Regulations relating to appeal.

    Where a Pastor is appointed to an approved placement the
    Regulations related to the termination of a placement shall n[...]e for Discipline
    pursuant to Regulation 5.7.4(r)(vi), subject to the
    Regulations relating to appeal.

    (b) The re[...]
    [...]a Congregation in
    accordance with Regulation 3.1.4, it determines that the
    Lay[...]in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation seeks
    to be reinstated, the Church[...]in accordance with Part 6 of
    these Regulations. The Presbytery shall give written[...]
    [...]Discipline has so determined pursuant to Regulation
    5.7.4(r)(vi).

    (d) In t[...]Youth Worker shall, subject to the
    Regulations relating to appeal, be withdrawn by the[...]line has so
    determined pursuant to Regulation 5.7.4(r)(vi).

    WITHDRAWAL OF RECOGNITION O[...]
    [...]mittee for Discipline
    pursuant to Regulation 5.7.4(r)(vi), subject to the
    Regulations relating to appeal.


    2.11 COLLEGIATE AND TEAM MI[...]ter the change in accordance
    with Regulation 2.11.1(a).

    (d) The Church Cou[...]
    [...]t in any
    determinations made under this Regulation.

    MINISTRY TEAMS
    2.11.3 (a) Church Council[...]
    [...]ter in
    accordance with the Regulations; (See Reg. 2.6.6)
    (vi) prov[...]
    [...](iii) making decisions in accordance with the Regulations
    concerning baptism, confir[...]Congregation; (See Part 1 of these Regulations)
    (iv) assisting the Minister(s) i[...]ons in accordance with the
    Regulations concerning applicants for the specified[...]rty in accordance
    with the Regulations; (See Reg. 4.4.1)
    (x) p[...]inisters in
    accordance with Regulations 5.4.1 - 5.4.3[...]
    [...]tions Committee
    in accordance with Regulations 3.7.3(b) and
    5.4.3(a)

    (b) main[...]within the bounds in accordance
    with Regulation 3.1.4;
    (iii) receiving and dealing with mat[...]d Church Councils as provided
    for in Regulation 3.3.3(d) and the transmission of[...]
    [...]nge of ordained ministry in
    accordance with Regulation 2.3.2.6;

    Ordination, Accreditation or Rec[...]
    [...]of a Minister not classified
    under Regulation 2.6.1(e) to become an Associated
    M[...]provisions of the relevant Acts and Regulations;
    (ii) submitting Presbytery reports[...]
    [...]tter before it for which no precise or sufficient Regulation has
    been made and the use of such po[...]
    [...]yteries within the Synod in accordance with
    Regulations 3.4.6 - 3.4.7 ;

    (c) selecting those from the Synod to be members of the
    Assembly in accordance with Regulation 3.3.8;

    (d) co-operating in the:
    (i) se[...]denominations in
    accordance with Regulation 2.5.1;

    (f) overseeing the colleges and schools[...]n within the bounds, in accordance
    with the Regulations, including:
    (i) ensuring that appr[...]
    [...]Church is exercised in accordance with the Regulations
    and where necessary providing for the hearing of appeals.
    (See Part 5 and Part 6 of these Regulations)

    Property
    (k) providing for the effective supe[...]the bounds, in accordance with the property
    Regulations, including:
    (i) appointing the el[...]under the
    provisions of the property Regulations;
    (iii) appointing an officer to admi[...]to property;
    (See Part 4 of these Regulations)

    (l) making Synod by-laws pursuant to the Constitution and
    Regulations;




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    [...]efore it for which no precise or sufficient
    Regulation has been made and the use of such power sh[...]
    [...]Congregation;
    (ii) subject to Regulation 2.9.4(b), Pastors serving
    within[...]n-Association in accordance with
    Regulation 2.11.1;
    (v) subject to paragr[...]
    [...]cumstances other
    than in Regulation 3.3.3(d)); or
    (iii) carry[...]
    [...]munity
    Ministers in accordance with Regulation 2.9.7;

    (d) (i) One confirmed lay me[...]
    [...]s of the
    Presbytery in accordance with Regulation 3.3.4.

    (b) Associate members of the[...]bers of Presbytery in
    accordance with Regulation 3.3.4(c)(ii) and (d) shall be[...]
    [...]accordance with the provisions of Regulation
    3.3.7(d).

    (b)[...]
    [...]those appointed or elected in accordance with Regulations
    3.3.7(a)(iii) - (vi).

    MEMB[...]
    [...]ber of members of the
    Assembly pursuant to Regulation 3.3.8 (i) -(iii);
    (v) Ministers and confirmed[...]al number of members
    appointed pursuant to Regulation 3.3.8 (i) - (iii).



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    [...]ersons as are necessary to comply with
    Regulation 3.3.8(a)(iii)(5).

    (b) Nominations of[...]person elected in accordance with
    Regulation 3.3.9(a) being unable to attend the Assemb[...]
    [...]functions and responsibilities specified in Regulation
    3.1.1.

    (b) A Presbytery[...]tery.

    (c) In the application of this Regulation:


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    [...]ions;

    (b) In the application of this Regulation:
    (i) the Presbytery sh[...]
    [...]the responsibilities
    described in Regulation 3.1.2.

    FORMATION OF A PRESBYTERY[...]
    [...]s of the Congregation, (referred to
    in this Regulation as voting members):
    (i) all Mini[...]
    [...]and other
    matters in accordance with Regulations;
    (vi) performing such other duties a[...]
    [...]further term, unless the provisions of this Regulation have
    been waived by the A[...]
    [...]Church as may be
    required by any Regulation, by-law or rule;

    (j) enquiring[...]
    [...]interpretation of the Constitution or Regulations or
    a decision as to whether the[...]the Constitution, the
    relevant Regulations, by-laws or rules;
    (iii) that t[...]
    [...](c) Any committees established pursuant to Regulation
    3.7.2(a)(iv) shall have suc[...]
    [...]appropriate to a task group established under Regulation
    3.7.2(a)(iv); however, no[...]
    [...]mplaints as set out in the
    Regulations on Church Discipline;
    (viii) maki[...]inted in
    accordance with this Regulation.
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    [...]able for placement
    under Regulation 2.6.6.

    MINISTERIAL EDUCATION BOARD
    3.7.4.3 Membe[...]responsibilities as provided in Regulations 3.7.4.3(c) in
    relation t[...]
    [...]eriod of
    discernment (see Regulation 2.3.1).
    (iv) appoint a community mi[...]all undertake all
    responsibilities in Regulation 3.7.4.3(c) not otherwise
    legis[...]
    [...]by Synods shall be
    subject to the Regulations and decisions of the Assembly[...]
    [...]bilities so incurred.

    Subject to Regulation 3.7.4.6(b), all investments
    borro[...]r transactions authorised by this
    Regulation are to be made in the name of the Property[...]INSTITUTIONS
    3.7.4.7 (a) For the purposes of this Regulation, unless the context or
    subject[...]
    [...]ponsibilities given to
    the Synod under this Regulation.



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    [...]responsibilities
    named in Regulation 3.6.4.2 may be exercised,[...]ommittee is
    appointed according to Regulation 3.7.5.2(b).

    (d) Casual vacanci[...]
    [...](5) compliance with applicable laws, regulations,
    standards a[...]nted by an audit finding or risk situation.


    3.8 REGULATIONS THAT APPLY TO ALL
    COUNCILS AND CONGREG[...]
    [...]epresented.
    (f) Except as provided in Regulation 3.7.4.1(f)(1), a quorum
    fo[...]
    [...]ualified accountant. For the purpose
    of this Regulation a qualified accountant means:
    (i)[...]
    [...]stipend for the purpose of this
    Regulation means the amount determined for the year b[...]
    [...]Church Council in addition to those listed in Regulation
    3.3.1. The Church Council may[...]
    [...]nd members-in-association (as listed in
    Regulation 1.6.1), the Presbytery may, at the request of the[...]ease to operate
    under these Regulations and forms a Church Council
    under Regulation 3.3.1; or

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    [...]orised under (c) of this
    Regulation , as the case may be.

    (c) This Regulation shall cease to apply to the Congregation[...]h Council in
    accordance with the Regulation 3.3.1 at the expiry of a
    period[...]association. (See Reg. 3.8.5).

    (e) Regulation 3.3.1(b) does not apply to Congregations in[...]S AND
    ALTERATIONS
    EXEMPTIONS AND ALTERNATIVE REGULATIONS
    3.10.1 The Assembly in plenary session, or[...]
    [...]compliance with all or any of
    the Regulations; and

    (b) may make alternative Regulations in respect of all or any
    such matt[...]e granting of an exemption from compliance with a Regulation
    or Regulations does not have the effect of exempting any person,[...]omplying with the
    Constitution and other Regulations.

    ALTERATIONS TO REGULATIONS
    3.10.2 (a) These and any other Regulations may be amended by
    addition, deletion o[...]osal involves an amendment to the
    Regulations.

    (b) Amendments to the Regulations shall have effect from the
    time of[...].

    (c) Any act or decisions made under Regulations prior to the
    amendment ther[...]
    [...]uently be varied to
    comply with the amended Regulations if so directed by
    the Assembly or other body concerned.

    (d) Any body within the Church affected by Regulations may
    request the Assembly to amend the Regulations.




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    [...]matters as
    provided by these Regulations having regard to:
    •[...]
    [...]RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROPERTY
    4.4.1 Subject to the Regulations, the by-laws of the Synod and the
    r[...]y;

    (b) subject to clause (e) of this Regulation, determine the use
    of land[...]
    [...]y
    the Synod in accordance with Regulation 3.8.7(b);
    (vii) appropriate any funds[...]and resolve any of the matters referred to in Regulation
    4.4.2(a), notwithstanding[...]
    [...]In exercising the responsibilities set out in Regulation 4.4.1 the
    Church Council may itself car[...]h in accordance with
    the provisions of Regulation 4.10.1.

    (b) In the case of pr[...]
    [...]l
    is given in accordance with the Regulations.

    LEASES
    4.6.2 (a) Subject to paragraph (b) of this Regulation, a lease shall
    not be grant[...]
    [...]rty Officer of the Synod.

    (g) This Regulation applies notwithstanding anything
    elsewhere contained in the Regulations.

    PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
    463------- Unless[...]d,
    mortgaged or (except as provided in Regulation 4.6.2) leased, or
    any rights, easement[...]specified in paragraph (b) of this Regulation may be
    entered into without the[...], mortgage or (subject to
    Regulation 4.6.2) lease of real estate;[...]
    [...]e bodies
    as described in the Regulations; and
    (ii) give all affected[...]
    Property Trust and to which Regulation 4.6.3 applies, shall be
    submitted to th[...]al has been approved in
    accordance with Regulation 4.6.3.

    EXECUTION OF DEEDS
    4.7.2 Any deed, instr[...]ing to any
    property or matter to which the Regulations apply which, if
    made or executed by[...]
    [...]UNSAFE BUILDINGS
    4.11.1 (a) Notwithstanding any Regulation or by-law, a Synod
    Property Officer o[...]does not comply with any
    governmental regulation or requirement or is reported to[...]
    [...]e Synod
    pursuant to this Regulation;
    (v) after consultation with[...]recommendation is made pursuant to Regulation
    4.11.1(a).

    INDEMNITY
    4.1[...]
    [...]hich the responsibilities
    listed in Regulation 4.4.1 and other relevant
    Regulations of the Church will be jointly
    under[...](c) Where there is shared use as mentioned in Regulation
    4.11.9(a) or where another Congregation or[...]ter the consultations
    referred to in Regulation 4.11.9(b), the Presbytery
    may decide[...]be dealt with under Part 6
    of these Regulations

    (d) The Presbytery
    (i) may dispense wi[...]responsibilities mentioned in Regulation
    4.11.9(a)(iii) be jointly unde[...]
    understanding made pursuant to Regulation
    4.11.9(a) or a decision made in accordance with
    Regulation 4.11.9(c).

    (e) A Synod may determine[...]ies in
    the implementation of this Regulation.
    Where there is more than[...]ties of the
    Presbytery under this Regulation will be exercised by one
    or both[...]FOR ALTERNATIVE MISSIONAL
    USE
    4.11.10 (a) In this Regulation:
    (i) “Alternative Missio[...]
    [...]bytery and a
    Congregation as referred to in Regulation 4.11.9 (b)
    (i) the Presbytery shall take[...]the
    Congregation as described in the Regulations;
    (ii) the Presbytery and the Congreg[...]
    [...]ng a resolution of the Synod referred to in
    Regulation 4.11.10 (b)(ii), responsibility for the
    man[...]ppeal against a decision
    pursuant to Regulation 4.11.10 (b)(ii) to classify
    p[...]
    accordance with Regulations 4.11.10(a),(b), (c) and
    (d[...]constituted under Part 6 of these Regulations.

    4.11.11 The Assembly determines that t[...]_________________
    5.1.1 In this Part 5 of the Regulations unless the context or subject
    ma[...]
    [...]storal counsel in accordance with
    Regulation 5.2.1 (a) that member may be requested by[...]
    [...]the roll of
    a Congregation pursuant to Regulations may have it
    reinstated by a decision o[...]e exclusion of the
    process outlined in Regulation 5.2.1.

    (b) The Policies for th[...]
    [...]ILITIES OF THE PRESBYTERY
    5.4.2 Subject to these Regulations, the counselling and discipline of
    M[...]
    [...]withdrawn for the
    purposes of this Regulation, if that person, for any
    reas[...]
    [...]e purpose of deciding on action
    which the Regulations authorise it to take. Its tools include
    c[...]om the complaint is made.

    DEFINITIONS
    5.6.2 In Regulations 5.6.1 to 5.6.18, unless the context or sub[...]
    [...]ints
    Committee appointed by the Synod pursuant to Regulation
    5.6.4;

    Complaint means a written, signed complai[...]ster means a Minister (as that term is defined in Regulation
    5.1.1) or Candidate (as that term is defined in Regulation 2.1.1)
    involved in field education;

    Pasto[...]
    [...]cedural Fairness refers to the matters set out in Regulation
    5.6.11(a);

    Sexual misconduct m[...]e against
    a Minister the procedures in Regulations 5.6.3 to 5.6.18
    inclusive shall apply to the exclusion of the procedures
    contained in Regulations 5.4.1 to 5.5.1 inclusive.[...]
    [...]int shall, subject to paragraph (j) of this
    Regulation, be three, of whom the majority shall be[...]
    [...]separate complaint made
    pursuant to Regulation 5.6.10 (e) (iii) or a composite
    complaint made pursuant to Regulation 5.6.10 (e) (iii) in
    such man[...]
    [...]sexual misconduct as defined in these Regulations;
    (iii) inform the person of[...]
    [...]as possible.

    (d) Nothing in these Regulations shall prevent a person from[...]
    (b) In exercising its responsibilities under these Regulations,
    the Committee shall have regard to[...]pursuant to paragraph (e) of this
    Regulation.

    (c) The nature of the investigation sha[...]
    [...]be dealt with as
    a complaint under Regulation 5.7.2;
    (vi) refer a matter arising out o[...]line
    under paragraph (e) (v) of this Regulation.

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    [...]e dealt with as a complaint
    under Regulation 5.7.2(b) or referral to another council of[...]
    [...]f the complaint and,
    subject to these Regulations, that Presbytery shall be
    resp[...]processes relating to a complaint under Regulations
    5.5.1ff and, in the case of a complaint referred under
    Regulation 5.6.10(e)(v), the conclusion of all processes
    relating to the complaint under Regulations 5.7.1ff, unless
    the Presbytery de[...]tinue to be processed under these
    Regulations, notwithstanding the conclusion or[...]
    CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY
    5.6.14 (a) Subject to these Regulations confidentiality shall be
    observed by a[...]the Committee for Discipline under
    Regulation 5.7.2 (b).

    (h) A breach of confidenti[...]hairperson made
    pursuant to Regulation 5.6. 3(b) ;
    (ii) against a deter[...]Committee made
    pursuant to Regulation 5.6.10(e)(i); or[...]
    [...]inst a decision made pursuant to
    Regulations 5.6.10(a) or 5.6.10(e)(i) shall be lodged[...]decision of the
    Committee under Regulation 5.6.10.(e)(v) or (vi).

    (c) The appe[...]inst a
    decision made pursuant to Regulation 5.6.10(a) the
    appeal committee s[...]inst a
    decision made pursuant to Regulation 5.6.10(e)(i) or on
    the gr[...]
    [...]ision of the
    Constitution, of any Regulation, rule or resolution of the[...]d outcome or Agreed Outcome under
    Regulation 5.6.10, or any lawful direction of the
    Moderator made pursuant to Regulation 3.6.3.2(i);

    (c) advocated doc[...]
    [...]withdrawn for the
    purposes of this Regulation, if that person, for any reason,[...]
    [...]responsibilities of the Moderator under Regulation
    3.6.3.2(i) may, at any time following[...]relating to the complaint under Part 5 of the Regulations if
    such action be considered necessar[...]Standing Committee at which the report under Regulation
    5.7.4(t) is presented, and any housing[...]determined in accordance with the Regulations governing
    such funds but a[...]
    stood aside pursuant to Regulation 5.7.5(a) shall not be
    included in[...]Panel to be dealt with under Part 6 of these Regulations.

    STAY OF PROCEEDINGS
    5.7.8 Where the St[...]has referred an appeal in
    accordance with Regulation 5.7.7, the Standing Committee may
    determi[...]cisions made or actions
    taken pursuant to Regulations 5.7.4(r) or (s) be suspended on
    su[...]
    [...]of appeal specifically
    granted elsewhere in these Regulations where reference is made to this Part
    6 or a Regulation within Part 6; ie Regulations 2.3.2.5 (a); 2.3.2.7; 2.5.2 (f);
    2.5.3 (f); 2.5.3[...]ndently of specific
    references elsewhere in these Regulations.

    6.2 INTERPRETATION
    In this Regulation 6:

    Appeal means an appeal commenced under this P[...]ans the committee appointed by the
    Convenor under Regulation 6.7 to hear an Appeal.

    Appeal Papers means the documents delivered under Regulation 6.5(c).

    Appellant means the person who appeals a[...]Appeal Committee appointed by
    the Convenor under Regulation 6.7(a).

    Convenor means the person appointed by the Assembly Standing
    Committee under Regulation 6.3.3 to convene the Standing Appeal Panel,
    and i[...]the
    Chairperson has declared to be a Party under Regulation 6.9.1 (c).[...]
    [...]Panel means the panel of persons appointed
    under Regulation 6.3.

    6.3 STANDING APPEAL PANEL
    Establishm[...]
    [...]cedures under the Constitution or
    Regulations;

    (b) that the Original Decisi[...]ion
    contrary to the Constitution, Regulations, by-laws or rules;

    (c) that th[...]
    [...]EE
    (a) Unless the Convenor has determined under Regulation 6.6 that
    the Appeal Papers do not establish[...]o
    hear the Appeal, subject to Regulation 6.7 (e)
    (ii) appoint one of[...]
    [...]nt skills and experience in
    Regulation 6.3.2(f));
    (ii) ensure th[...]
    [...]the
    Appeal process specified under Regulation 6.9.2; and
    (c) may declare whether a pe[...]de written comment is a Party
    under Regulation 6.9.2 (a) or (b).

    6.9.2 Appeal timetable[...]then, within 7 days of the time expiring under Regulation
    6.9.2(a) and (b), the Chairperson[...]and
    responses received under Regulation 6.9.2 (a) and
    (b); an[...]
    [...]for the Appellant’s reply under
    Regulation 6.9.2(c).

    6.9.3 General Powers of Appea[...]
    [...]12 CONFIDENTIALITY
    Except as provided in Regulation 6.11, all matters concerning the[...]

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