(1) This section applies in relation to a proceeding for a public service appeal.
(2) A party to the appeal may—(a) appear personally; or(b) be represented in the proceeding by another person under section 529 .
(3) However, a party may not be represented under subsection (2) (b) by a lawyer.
(4) For this section, a party is taken not to be represented by a lawyer if the lawyer is—(a) an employee or officer of the party or person; or(b) if the party is represented by an organisation—an employee or officer of the organisation.