27 (1) In proceedings before a discipline panel, the Association and the member of the Association whose conduct is being investigated in the proceedings are parties to the proceedings.  2009, c. 33, Sched. 22, s. 11 (43). Examination of documentary evidence (2) A member whose conduct is being investigated in proceedings before a discipline panel shall have an opportunity to examine before the hearing any written or documentary evidence that will be produced or any report the contents of which will be given in evidence at the hearing.  2009, c. 33, Sched. 22, s. 11 (43). Non-communication by panel members (3) Members of a discipline panel shall not communicate directly or indirectly in relation to the subject matter of a hearing with any person or with any party or any party’s representative except upon notice to and opportunity for all parties to participate.  2009, c. 33, Sched. 22, s. 11 (43). Exception, legal advice (4) Despite subsection (3), a discipline panel may seek legal advice from, and communicate with, a person who is not counsel in the proceedings and, if it does so, the nature of the advice shall be made known to the parties in order that they may make submissions as to the law.  2009, c. 33, Sched. 22, s. 11 (43). Hearings to be public (5) A hearing of a discipline panel shall, subject to subsection (6), be open to the public.  2009, c. 33, Sched. 22, s. 11 (43). Exclusion of public (6) A discipline panel may make an order that the public be excluded from a hearing or any part of a hearing if the panel is satisfied that, (a)  matters involving public security may be disclosed; (b)  upon considering that financial, personal or other matters may be disclosed at the hearing, it is preferable to exclude the public from the hearing and prevent such disclosure, in order to protect the interests of an individual or for reasons of public safety or security, rather than adhere to the principle that hearings be open to the public; or (c)  the safety of a person may be jeopardized.  2009, c. 33, Sched. 22, s. 11 (43). Same (7) A discipline panel may make an order that the public be excluded from a hearing while it receives evidence or submissions or deliberates whether to exclude the public from all or part of a hearing under subsection (6).  2009, c. 33, Sched. 22, s. 11 (43). Orders preventing public disclosure (8) In any situation in which a discipline panel may make an order under subsection (6) or (7), the discipline panel may make orders it considers necessary to prevent the public disclosure of information disclosed at the hearing and may for such purpose make an order banning the publication or broadcasting of that information.  2009, c. 33, Sched. 22, s. 11 (43). Written orders (9) An order under subsection (6) or (7) shall be made in writing and shall include written reasons and shall be made available to members of the public upon request.  2009, c. 33, Sched. 22, s. 11 (43). Recording of evidence (10) A discipline panel shall ensure that the oral evidence taken before it is recorded and, if so required, shall furnish copies of a transcript of the evidence only to the parties at their own cost.  2009, c. 33, Sched. 22, s. 11 (43). Findings of fact (11) The findings of fact of a discipline panel shall be based exclusively on evidence admissible or matters that may be noticed under sections 15, 15.1, 15.2 and 16 of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act.  2009, c. 33, Sched. 22, s. 11 (43). Participation in decision (12) A member of a discipline panel shall not participate in a decision of the panel following a hearing unless the member was present throughout the hearing and heard the evidence and argument of the parties.  2009, c. 33, Sched. 22, s. 11 (43). Release of documentary evidence (13) Upon the request of the party who produced documents and things put in evidence at a hearing of a discipline panel, the panel shall return them within a reasonable time after the matter in issue has been finally determined.  2009, c. 33, Sched. 22, s. 11 (43). Security for court applications (14) If, in the course of a hearing by a discipline panel and before the panel makes its ruling, a party to the hearing desires to make an application to the Superior Court of Justice in respect of a matter before the panel, the party shall post security for costs in accordance with the rules of the Superior Court of Justice.  2009, c. 33, Sched. 22, s. 11 (43). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2009, c. 33, Sched. 22, s. 11 (43) - 15/12/2009