Independent reviewS
13SNo later than 14 days after the date on which heritors have been notified under paragraph 9—
(a)10 or more heritors, or
(b)one or more heritors (where the amount of the confirmed draft budget exceeds the budget review threshold),
may notify the Commission in writing that they require the draft budget to be independently reviewed.
14SThe budget review threshold is—
(a)for the first assessment year, £60,000,
(b)for each subsequent assessment year, the budget review threshold for the previous assessment year, adjusted by the percentage increase in the retail price index during the 12 month period ending on 31 December in the previous assessment year.
15SNo later than 14 days after service of a notice under paragraph 13, the Commission must refer the draft budget for determination by an expert to be appointed by—
(a)the Association of Drainage Authorities or any successor body,
(b)where an expert cannot be appointed under sub-paragraph (a), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in Scotland or any successor body.