When a complaint is lodged with the professional body of New Caledonia or French Polynesia, its president will acknowledge receipt, appoint from among the members of the professional body one to three conciliators responsible for organising conciliation between the parties and inform the doctor, dental surgeon or midwife in question. It will summon the parties within one month of the complaint being registered, with a view to conciliation.
If conciliation fails, it will forward the complaint to the competent court of first instance of New Caledonia or French Polynesia, with a reasoned opinion from the body of the Association, within three months of the complaint being registered, where appropriate associating itself with the court.
If the professional body fails to act, the complainant may ask the President of the National Council to refer the matter to the competent disciplinary chamber of first instance. The President of the National Council will forward the complaint within one month.
If the dispute involves one or more members of the professional body, the President of that body will immediately refer the matter to the President of the National Council so that he can designate another departmental council.
For the purposes of the conciliation meeting, particularly due to distance, a means of telecommunication may also be used to guarantee the confidentiality of the exchanges. The minutes shall state this.
The minutes may be signed electronically.