(1)  An investigator is to investigate whether there are grounds for the removal from the office of Justice of the Peace of an appointed justice.

(2)  Before commencing an investigation, the investigator must provide to the appointed justice written notice stating –

(a) the reason for the investigation; and

(b) that, within 21 days after receiving the notice the justice may make submissions to the investigator, either orally or in writing, or both, in relation to the matters specified in the notice.

(3)  If the investigator and appointed justice agree, the investigator, by written notice provided to the justice, may extend the period within which the justice may make submissions.

(4)  The investigator must not make a report under section 28 unless the investigator has considered any submissions made by the appointed justice within the period allowed for such submissions under this section.