(1)  In this section –

application means –

(a) a notice of dispute within the meaning of section 45 ; and

(b) an adjudication application within the meaning of section 56 ;

expert panel means a panel appointed under section 70(1) .

(2)  A member of a panel is disqualified from mediating or adjudicating an application if he or she has a material personal interest in a contract, dispute, or party to the contract, to which the application relates.

(3)  As soon as practicable after becoming aware that he or she is disqualified from mediating or adjudicating an application, a member of a panel must –

(a) cease to deal with the application; and

(b) serve notice in writing on the Director, specifying that the member is disqualified from mediating or adjudicating the application.

(4)  A decision, in relation to an application, of an expert panel is void if a member of the panel who is disqualified under this section from adjudicating the application takes part in the making of the decision.

(5)  A fee that consists of the fee of a member of a panel may not be charged under section 76 by an expert panel if the member is disqualified from mediating or adjudicating an application to which the fee relates.