RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TRIBUNAL FOR WALES PART TIME FEE-PAID VICE PRESIDENT JOB DESCRIPTION This appointment presents an important opportunity to assist with the day to day judicial administration of the Tribunal. Additionally the Vice President will be expected to undertake tasks as directed by the President. PURPOSE OF OFFICE The RPT Wales was established under the Housing Act 2004 as the umbrella organisation with responsibility for Rent Assessment Committees, Leasehold Valuation Tribunals and Residential Property Tribunals. The vice president will be responsible for assisting the President in providing independent leadership to the RPT Wales and managing the day to day judicial administration of the tribunal. The deputy president will ensure that practical consistency and high standards in decision making and efficiency is achieved throughout the tribunal. The vice president will provide leadership to tribunal members and will fulfil the statutory functions relating to determining the composition of tribunal panels. The appointment is for up to 4 days per month. Actual working days will be confirmed following discussion with the current President of the tribunal. There is likely to be flexibility in the days worked according to the demands of the fluctuating workload. MAIN ACTIVITIES As directed by the President or in the absence of the President the Vice President will be expected to: Presiding over hearings Chairing tribunals with reasonably regularity, especially for the purpose of establishing guidance and seeking to resolve anomalous earlier decisions. Providing clear written reasons for the Tribunal’s decision. Decide (or if not present, advising upon as necessary) issues of law and procedure that may arise during a tribunal. Ensure that cases are decided by considering the facts and applying the relevant law and any applicable code of conduct to them. Determine any award of costs where appropriate; Leadership for Tribunal members Provide information and advice to members of the tribunal on any changes to current policies and developments in statutory and case
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TRIBUNAL FOR WALES PART TIME FEE-PAID VICE PRESIDENT JOB DESCRIPTION This appointment presents an important opportunity to assist with the day to day judicial administration of the Tribunal. Additionally the Vice President will be expected to undertake tasks as directed by the President. PURPOSE OF OFFICE The RPT Wales was established under the Housing Act 2004 as the umbrella organisation with responsibility for Rent Assessment Committees, Leasehold Valuation Tribunals and Residential Property Tribunals. The vice president will be responsible for assisting the President in providing independent leadership to the RPT Wales and managing the day to day judicial administration of the tribunal. The deputy president will ensure that practical consistency and high standards in decision making and efficiency is achieved throughout the tribunal. The vice president will provide leadership to tribunal members and will fulfil the statutory functions relating to determining the composition of tribunal panels. The appointment is for up to 4 days per month. Actual working days will be confirmed following discussion with the current President of the tribunal. There is likely to be flexibility in the days worked according to the demands of the fluctuating workload. MAIN ACTIVITIES As directed by the President or in the absence of the President the Vice President will be expected to: Presiding over hearings Chairing tribunals with reasonably regularity, especially for the purpose of establishing guidance and seeking to resolve anomalous earlier decisions. Providing clear written reasons for the Tribunal’s decision. Decide (or if not present, advising upon as necessary) issues of law and procedure that may arise during a tribunal. Ensure that cases are decided by considering the facts and applying the relevant law and any applicable code of conduct to them. Determine any award of costs where appropriate; Leadership for Tribunal members Provide information and advice to members of the tribunal on any changes to current policies and developments in statutory and case
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