(1)

(a) Adjudication officers shall be independent in the performance of their functions.

(b) The competent authority shall put in place measures to ensure -

(i) the independence of adjudication officers in the performance of their functions, and

(ii) the effective implementation of and adherence to any regulations made under section 15Q.

(c) Where an adjudication officer believes that performing any of his or her functions as an adjudication officer would -

(i) potentially create a conflict of interest, the adjudication officer shall recuse himself or herself from the functions or proceedings in question and shall notify the competent authority and the undertakings concerned of the recusal, or