(1) If a person who is eligible for appointment as a costs assessor applies for appointment under rule 743K , the principal registrar may appoint, or refuse to appoint, the person as a costs assessor.
(2) If the principal registrar refuses to appoint the person, the principal registrar must give the person a statement of reasons for the decision.
(3) A person whose application for appointment is refused may appeal to a single judge of the Supreme Court.