Section 16: Preliminary investigation of disciplinary cases.

(1) The Council shall set up a panel to be known as the Investigating Panel, for the preliminary investigation of cases in which
(a) it is alleged that a registered Insurance Broker or enrolled body corporate is liable to have his or its name erased from the Register or List on any ground specified in section 17; or
(b) a complaint of unprofessional conduct is made to the Council by or on behalf of a member of the public against a registered Insurance Broker or an enrolled body corporate or an employee of an enrolled body corporate;
(c) any such case is referred to as "a disciplinary case".
(2) (a) A disciplinary case shall be referred to the Investigation Panel, which shall carry out a preliminary investigation.
(b) Where the Panel is satisfied that there is sufficient evidence to support a finding that the registered Insurance Broker or enrolled body corporate is liable to have his or its name erased from the Register or List, the Panel shall refer the case, with the results of its investigation to the Disciplinary Tribunal set up under this Act.
(3) The Council shall make rules as to the constitution of the Investigation Panel.