PART VIIMISCONDUCT PROCEEDINGS
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1
The designated person concerned shall be instructed to attend the hearing.
2
If the designated person concerned fails to attend the hearing it may be proceeded with and concluded in his absence.
3
Where the designated person concerned informs the presiding officer in advance that he is unable to attend due to ill-health or some other unavoidable reason the hearing may be adjourned.
4
Where, owing to the absence of the designated person concerned, it is impossible to comply with any of the procedures set out in these regulations, that procedure shall be dispensed with.