F1SCHEDULE 4AConfirmation hearings etc
Procedure for requesting candidate's appearance at confirmation hearing
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(1)
This paragraph applies where the Assembly decides to hold a confirmation hearing.
(2)
The head of the Authority's paid service must give the candidate a notice requesting him to appear at the confirmation hearing.
(3)
The notice must state the date on which, and the time and place at which, the confirmation hearing is to take place.
(4)
The notice must state whether the candidate is requested to attend in person.
(5)
If the candidate is not requested to attend in person, the notice must specify or describe the means by which the candidate may appear.
(6)
The notice must be given to the candidate at least one week before the day on which the confirmation hearing is to take place, unless the candidate waives this right.
(7)
The notice is to be taken to have been given to the candidate if it is sent by—
(a)
registered post, or
(b)
a recorded delivery service,
to the address for correspondence specified in the Mayor's notification under paragraph 3 above.
(8)
Sections 61 and 62 of this Act (power to require attendance at meetings and procedure for doing so) do not apply in relation to the candidate in the case of a confirmation hearing.