Subsection 1: Appointment and role of the rapporteur

As soon as the complaint or request has been registered at the registry, accompanied, where applicable, by the record of non-conciliation or partial conciliation in accordance with article R. 4233-36, the chairman of the Disciplinary Board shall appoint a rapporteur from among the members of the Disciplinary Board. The rapporteur may not be chosen from among the persons liable to be challenged pursuant to article L. 721-1 of the Code…

Under the authority of the President of the Chamber and with the assistance of the Registrar of that Chamber, the rapporteur is empowered to hear the parties, take evidence and make any findings that may be useful in ascertaining the truth. He may ask the parties for any exhibits or documents that may be useful in resolving the dispute. The rapporteur draws up minutes of each hearing. Each party or…