LEGAL PROFESSION ACT 2006 - SECT 61 Holder of local practising certificate—show-cause event

LEGAL PROFESSION ACT 2006 - SECT 61

    (1)     This section applies to a show-cause event that happens in relation to the holder of a local practising certificate.

    (2)     The holder must give to the relevant council both of the following:

        (a)     not later than 7 days after the day the event happens, written notice that the event happened;

Note     If a form is approved by the relevant council under s 587 for this provision, the form must be used.

        (b)     not later than 28 days after the day the event happens, a written statement explaining why, despite the show-cause event, the person considers themself to be a fit and proper person to hold a local practising certificate.

    (3)     If a written statement is given to the relevant council after the end of the 28-day period, the council may accept the statement and take it into consideration.