South Australian Consolidated Acts

LEGAL PRACTITIONERS ACT 1981 - SECT 90

90—Lay observers

        (1)         The Attorney-General may appoint suitable persons (not being legal practitioners) to be lay observers for the purposes of this Part.

        (2)         A lay observer is not, as such, a Public Service employee, but holds office on terms and conditions determined by the Attorney-General.

        (3)         A lay observer is entitled to be present at any proceedings of the Board or the Tribunal and may report to the Attorney-General on any aspect of the proceedings of the Board or the Tribunal.

        (4)         A complainant in proceedings before the Board or Tribunal who is dissatisfied with the proceedings or the decision of the Board or Tribunal is entitled to make representations directly to the lay observer.