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The appeal will be heard by an Appeal Panel, composed of three (3) members of theNEBor the NEB or persons designated by them. The candidate may appear at the hearing, present evidence and may be represented by legal counsel. All direct and personal costs of the candidate, including his/her legal fees, if any, are the responsibility of the candidate. Following the hearing, the Appeal Panel will either allow the appeal and reverse the decision of the Preliminary Assessment Panel or dismiss the appeal and uphold the finding of irregular behaviour. The decision of the Appeal Panel is final and no further appeal by any party will be permitted.
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