(1)  An application for a declaration of suitability must be commenced by originating application to the Court.

(2)  Not less than 14 days before the hearing of an application for a declaration of suitability, the applicant must file and serve the originating application and supporting documents on –

(a) the Board; and

(b) the Law Society.

(3)  The following documents are required to support the application under this rule:

(a) an affidavit by the applicant in the prescribed form addressing –

(i) each of the suitability matters; and

(ii) any relevant matters;

(b) two affidavits as to character in the prescribed form, each made by an acceptable deponent;

(c) any other affidavits, reports, certificates or documents required by the Court.