SCHEDULE 2PROCEDURE FOR APPEAL AGAINST A DECISION OF THE APPROPRIATE BODY

Fixing a date for the hearing13

1

The Council must —

a

within the period of 20 working days beginning with the day following the date on which the for time sending a reply expired; and

b

not before the day following the date on which the time for sending a reply expired,

fix a date for the hearing.

2

The proper officer must on the same day as the Council fixes a date for the hearing send to the appellant and the appropriate body a notice —

a

informing them of the time and place of the hearing of the appeal;

b

giving guidance regarding the procedure which will apply to the hearing;

c

advising them of the consequences of not attending the hearing; and

d

informing them of the right to submit written representations if they do not attend the hearing.

3

The date fixed for the hearing must not be less than 15 working days after the date of the notice.