PART 4CREDITORS' VOLUNTARY WINDING UP

CHAPTER 5Special Manager

Application for and appointment of special manager (section 177)4

1

An application by the liquidator under section 177 for the appointment of a special manager must be supported by a report setting out the reasons for the application.

2

The report must include the liquidator's estimate of the value of the business or property in relation to which the special manager is to be appointed.

3

The court's order appointing a special manager must specify the duration of the special manager's appointment, being one of the following:—

a

for a fixed period stated in the order;

b

until the occurrence of a specified event; or

c

until the court makes a further order.

4

The appointment of the special manager may be renewed by order of the court.

5

The special manager's remuneration will be fixed from time to time by the court.

6

The acts of the special manager are valid notwithstanding any defect in the special manager's appointment or qualifications.