Section 96
Disclosure of interest
of Water Services Industry Act 2006
(1)
A member of the Appeal Tribunal shall disclose, as soon as practicable, to the Chairman any interest, whether substantial or not, which might conflict with the member’s duties as a member of the Appeal Tribunal in a particular matter.
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(2)
If the Chairman is of the opinion that the member’s interest is in conflict with the member’s duties as a member of the Appeal
Tribunal, the Chairman shall inform all the parties to the matter of the conflict.
(3)
If none of the parties to the matter objects to the conflict, the member may continue to execute duties as a member of the
Appeal Tribunal in relation to that matter.
(4)
If a party to the matter objects to the conflict, the member of the Appeal Tribunal shall not continue to execute his duties as a member of the Appeal Tribunal in relation to that matter.
(5)
The failure by the member to disclose his interest under subsection (1) shall—
(a)
invalidate the decision of the Appeal Tribunal unless all parties agree to be bound by the decision; and
(b)
subject the member to the revocation of his appointment under section 94.