1.—(1) In this Schedule—
“appeal period” means the period of 28 days beginning with the date of service of a notice of rejection under regulation 10(1), 33(4) or 36(4) (as the case may be);
“hearing” means an oral hearing and includes a hearing conducted in whole or in part by video link, telephone or other means of instantaneous two-way electronic communication;
“register” means the register maintained by the proper officer in accordance with paragraph 21.
(2) In this Schedule in relation to an appeal or any process connected with an appeal—
“the charging authority” means the charging authority which made the decision which is the subject of the appeal;
“the original representations” means the representations made to the charging authority under regulation 8(1), 32(3) or 35(3) (as the case may be);
“the relevant notice of rejection” means a notice of rejection issued by the charging authority under regulation 10(1), 33(4) or 36(4) (as the case may be).