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.

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).