New Zealand Legislation: Regulations

22 Notice of charge of serious misconduct and notice of referral

• (1) Every charge of serious misconduct that is referred to the Disciplinary Tribunal must—

  • (a) contain such particulars as will clearly inform the teacher of the substance of the grounds on which the CAC is satisfied that the teacher has engaged in serious misconduct; and

  • (b) specify the particulars of the charge.

  (2) Every notice of referral must set out the details of the matter that is being referred to the Disciplinary Tribunal, and the reasons for the referral.

  (3) At the same time as a charge or notice of referral is sent to the Disciplinary Tribunal, a copy must be sent to—

  • (a) the teacher concerned; and

  • (b) the initiator; and

  • (c) the teacher's current employer (if any).