Victorian Numbered Acts Victorian Numbered Acts(1) The Minister may appoint a person who is independent of the Tribunal to undertake an investigation into the conduct of a member (including the President or Deputy President) who has been suspended under section 168 if the Minister decides that an investigation is required in the circumstances.
(2) If the Minister decides that an investigation is required under subsection (1), the investigation must be conducted as soon as practicable after the member's suspension.
(3) A person appointed under subsection (1) to conduct an investigation must—
(a) investigate the conduct of the suspended member; and
(b) report to the Minister on the findings of the investigation and provide recommendations as appropriate; and
(c) give a copy of the report to the President; and
(d) give a copy of the report to the person who is the subject of the report.
(4) The report of a person appointed under subclause (1) may include a recommendation that the person investigated be removed from office.