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23.2 There is no conflict or requirement to stand down if the protest committee was already
established, and with that person as a member of it, at the time of the alleged misconduct.
23.3 However, when the protest committee remains properly constituted (with at least three people)
without that person being a member, it is preferable for that member to stand down for the
hearing.

23.4 If that person happens to be the chairman, it may be appropriate to hand over the chair, even if
the person remains on the protest committee. This would be especially appropriate if the
behaviour being investigated was directed at the protest committee member concerned. In
addition, if a new protest committee has to be set up, any person to be called as a witness should
not be a member of the committee.

23.5 If the right of appeal has been denied, then it is important that the committee remains properly
constituted.

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