(1) A person applying for appointment as a costs assessor must—(a) apply in the approved form; and(b) provide an affidavit demonstrating the person’s eligibility for appointment and stating the following—(i) any adverse matter known by the person that may affect whether the person is a fit and proper person for appointment;(ii) the hourly rate or rates the person would charge if appointed;(iii) any other matter required by a practice direction to be stated in the affidavit; and(c) pay the prescribed fee.
(2) The Chief Justice may make a practice direction under this rule requiring other matters relevant to appointment as a costs assessor to be stated in the affidavit.