PART 2Further functions of the OGA relating to offshore petroleum

CHAPTER 2Disputes

I125Power of the OGA to require attendance at meetings

1

The OGA may require a relevant party to a dispute to send an individual to act as its representative at a meeting with the OGA for the purpose of participating in proceedings relating to—

a

whether a reference of the dispute is to be rejected, adjourned or accepted under section 21(1),

b

whether the OGA is to make a decision to consider the dispute under section 22(1), or

c

the consideration of the dispute and the making of a recommendation under section 23(2).

2

The OGA may require that the individual sent to attend the meeting has the necessary knowledge and expertise for the purpose of participating in the proceedings in question.

3

The OGA must give reasonable notice of any meeting at which attendance is required under this section.

4

Requirements imposed by the OGA on relevant parties under this section are sanctionable in accordance with Chapter 5.