S.L. 464.20 Art. 16Opening of proceedings and the reading of the charge.

(1) The disciplinary proceedings before the

Disciplinary Committee shall commence with the statement of the

Chairperson and in such statement he shall:

(a) state the date, time and place of the hearing;

(b) state the names of the parties concerned;

(c) declare the hearing open; and

(d) inform the parties that the proceedings shall be recorded for the purposes of transcription.

(2) The Chairperson shall invite the Registrar or his representative to read out the charge.

(3) The Chairperson shall put to the health care professional concerned the question of whether he admits or refutes the charge.

(4) The proceedings shall be recorded in writing or by other means.