Timeframes for lodging an appeal Clause Samples

Timeframes for lodging an appeal.  Notification of the intention to appeal must be made to the Head of Meat Hygiene Division, and copied to the relevant VI/SVI, in writing no later than ten working days from the date of the decision of the VI/SVI to impose a sanction. However, an extension of time to appeal may be granted, in exceptional circumstances, at the discretion of the Head of Meat Hygiene Division.  All documentation relevant to the appeal should be submitted to the Head of Meat Hygiene Division, and copied to the relevant VI/SVI/SSVI, in writing no later than ten working days from the date of the notification of the intention to appeal.  A counterstatement by the relevant VI/SVI/SSVI should be submitted to the Head of Meat Hygiene Division, and copied to the TVI, in writing no later than ten working days from receipt by the relevant VI/SVI/SSVI of all documentation relevant to the appeal.  The Head of Division will make a decision on the basis of the documentation submitted and may contact the parties directly should clarification on any point be needed.  Oral hearings will be arranged for appeals of sanctions applied in respect of major non-compliances only and hearings will be held as soon as practicable, ordinarily not later than one month from receipt of the documentation by the Head of Meat Hygiene Division.  The relevant VI/SVI/SSVI and TVI concerned will attend the hearing.  Where a TVI fails to attend an oral hearing (without adequate explanation) or fails to answer questions or otherwise cooperate with the conduct of the hearing (without adequate explanation) then the Head of Division may make a decision on the basis of the evidence available.