The Education (Induction Arrangements for School Teachers) (Wales) Regulations 2003

Fixing a date for the hearing

13.—(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.