Hearings and appeal proceedings are formal processes, similar to court proceedings, to determine if a licensee has engaged in conduct deserving of sanction.
Hearing panels consider evidence in deciding whether a licensee’s conduct is deserving of sanction under the Real Estate Act or Rules. A hearing panel has the right to question witnesses under oath and it has many of the powers of the court for the trial of civil actions.
Appeal panels consider appeals of a decision of a hearing panel. Appeal panels can uphold, modify, or quash decisions made by a hearing panel or refer the matter back to the hearing panel for further consideration.
Every hearing and appeal panel must have at least three members, including:
