PART 5Matters arising both before and during hearings

Absence of the person concerned27

Where the person concerned is neither present nor represented at any hearing and the Statutory Committee is satisfied that—

a

service of the Notice of Hearing or the Interim Order Notice has been properly effected; or

b

all reasonable efforts have been made to serve the person concerned with the Notice of Hearing or the Interim Order Notice,

the Statutory Committee may nevertheless proceed to consider and determine the matter or allegation.