Action by head of jurisdiction
60 Action by head of jurisdiction
(1) After receiving a referral under section 49 or a report under section 56, the head of jurisdiction may take one or more of the following actions in respect of the judicial officer or ordinary member of NTCAT who is the subject of the complaint:
give or provide counselling;
make recommendations regarding future conduct;
exercise any other powers available to the head of jurisdiction.
Example for subsection (1)(c)
Direct the judicial officer or ordinary member of NTCAT to participate in professional development or training.
(2) In taking action under subsection (1), the head of jurisdiction must have regard to the matters and any recommendations in the referral or report.
(3) The head of jurisdiction must give a written report to the Judicial Commission stating the action taken under subsection (1) and the reasons for that action.
(4) Subject to subsection (5), the Judicial Commission must give a copy of the head of jurisdiction's report to the complainant.
(5) The Judicial Commission must not disclose any information under subsection (4) that is contrary to the public interest.
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