7.0.2 (1) Any person who considers himself, herself or itself aggrieved by an order of an inspector made under section 7, 7.0.1 or 7.0.1.1 may appeal to the Minister within 30 days after the order is made, by giving the Minister a written notice setting out the grounds for the appeal.  2002, c. 18, Sched. L, s. 6 (1); 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 6. Minister’s designee (2) The Minister may designate, as the Minister’s designee for the purpose of disposing of an appeal under this section, (a) one individual; (b) two individuals; (c) any odd number of individuals greater than one; or (d) an agency, a board or a commission.  2002, c. 18, Sched. L, s. 6 (1). Where two or more individuals (3) If the Minister designates two individuals, they shall act unanimously, and if the Minister designates any odd number of individuals greater than one, they shall act by majority vote.  2002, c. 18, Sched. L, s. 6 (1). Dismissal of appeal without hearing (4) Subject to subsection (7), the Minister’s designee may dismiss an appeal under this section without a hearing if, (a) the appeal is frivolous or vexatious or is commenced in bad faith; or (b) any of the statutory requirements for bringing the appeal has not been met.  2002, c. 18, Sched. L, s. 6 (1). Notice (5) Before dismissing the appeal, the Minister’s designee shall give the appellant a written notice setting out, (a) the designee’s intention to dismiss the appeal; (b) the reasons for the dismissal; and (c) the appellant’s right to make written submissions to the Minister’s designee with respect to the dismissal within the time specified in the notice.  2002, c. 18, Sched. L, s. 6 (1). Right to make submissions (6) An appellant who receives a notice under subsection (5) may make written submissions to the Minister’s designee with respect to the dismissal within the time specified in the notice.  2002, c. 18, Sched. L, s. 6 (1). Dismissal (7) The Minister’s designee shall not dismiss the appeal until the designee has given notice under subsection (5) and considered the submissions, if any, made under subsection (6).  2002, c. 18, Sched. L, s. 6 (1). Powers after hearing (8) If the Minister’s designee hears an appeal under this section, the designee may substitute the designee’s findings or opinions for those of the inspector who made the order appealed from, and may, (a) make an order rescinding the inspector’s order; (b) make an order affirming the inspector’s order; or (c) make a new order in substitution for the inspector’s order.  2002, c. 18, Sched. L, s. 6 (1). Designee’s order (9) The designee’s order under subsection (8) stands in place of and has the same effect as the inspector’s order.  2002, c. 18, Sched. L, s. 6 (1). Operation of inspector’s order pending appeal (10) Subject to subsection (11), the bringing of an appeal under this section does not affect the operation of the order appealed from pending disposition of the appeal.  2002, c. 18, Sched. L, s. 6 (1). Stay, order under cl. 7.0.1 (b) (11) The bringing of an appeal under this section stays an order made under clause 7.0.1 (b) pending disposition of the appeal.  2002, c. 18, Sched. L, s. 6 (1). Non-application (12) The Statutory Powers Procedure Act does not apply to appeals under this section.  2002, c. 18, Sched. L, s. 6 (1). Guidelines and fees (13) The Minister may establish guidelines and charge fees with respect to appeals under this section.  2002, c. 18, Sched. L, s. 6 (1). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2002, c. 18, Sched. L, s. 6 (1) - 26/11/2002 2023, c. 9, Sched. 23, s. 6 - 08/06/2023