TABLE OF CONTENTS
“Getting Started: A Guide for New Chairpersons and Members of Boards of Referees (PDF Version, 252 Kb)” is available in PDF format - the file can be opened with the freely available Acrobat Reader.
Foreword
Role of the Board of Referees
Obligations of the Board of Referees
Board of Referees Service Pledge Commitment
Powers of the Board of Referees
The Role of the Chairperson of the Board of Referees
The Role of the Board of Referees Assistant
Your Duties
Preparation Tips: Know the Issues and Read the Law
Preparation Tips: Information from the Docket
Preparation Tips: Discussion Before the Hearing
The Principles of Natural Justice
The Place of Administrative Tribunals in Government Structure
Definition of Natural Justice
The Right to Know the Case Against You
The Right to Meet the Case Against You (to be heard)
The Right to an Impartial and Unbiased Decision Maker
The Person Who Hears the Case Must Decide the Case
The Right to a Decision Once the Case has been Heard
Opening the Hearing
Collegial Work Environment
Diversity
Deciding Whether to Adjourn
During the Hearing
The Deliberation Phase
Legislation and Jurisprudence
Decision Writing
Decision Writing Template
Background
Parties
Issues
Information From The Docket
Evidence At The Hearing
Findings Of Fact, Application Of Law
Decision
Plain Language
Unnecessary Statements
Minority Decision
Opportunity to Present Their Case
Jurisdiction
Some Useful Checklists And Resources
The Do's List for Boards of Referees
The Don'ts List for Boards of Referees
Board of Referees Hearing
Notes on Questioning Skills
Decision Essentials Checklist
Natural Justice: Review Questions and Answers