Legal Profession Act 1976 · Updated to 1 Aug 2018 · Part VII · Disciplinary Proceedings
98. Director and staff of the Complaints Secretariat
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Bar Council
“Bar Council” and “Council” mean the central council of the Malaysian Bar established under section 47;
an advocate and solicitor—
of not less than five years’ standing; or
of not less than three years’ standing and who has, in addition, worked with the Bar Council or the
Disciplinary Board for not less than two years, to the office of the Director of Complaints Secretariat; and
such number of staff to assist the Director.
The Director shall serve as the Secretary to the Disciplinary
Board.
The Bar Council shall be responsible for the remuneration of the Director and the staff and shall have the power to revoke their appointment.
The Director shall be responsible for the daily administration of complaints against advocates and solicitors under this Part.
114 Laws of Malaysia ACT 166