(1) Without limiting rule 9, the Teachers Council may appoint a legal assessor to advise the CAC on legal matters, and in particular on matters of procedure and evidence.
(2) The legal assessor must be a barrister or solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand who holds a current practising certificate.
(3) The legal assessor may attend any meeting of, or arranged by, the CAC, but only for the purpose of giving legal advice to the CAC.