Procedure for hearing appeals

(1) The Tribunal shall make rules to regulate its procedure for hearing appeals (provided that such procedure shall comply with the rules of natural justice). (2) In the event of any doubt or dispute arising from any question of practice and procedure, it may be settled by the Chairman of the Tribunal, whose decision shall be final. (3) The decisions of the Tribunal shall be by a majority. (4) The Tribunal shall not be bound by rules of evidence and shall admit as evidence any matter, which in its opinion shall assist it to arrive at a just and equitable decision in accordance with the Act and these Regulations. (5) The Tribunal shall have power to confirm, vary, amend or alter a decision made by the Department or reverse or substitute such decision for any decision which is just and equitable and which is in the interest of the protection and management of the environment or the conservation and sustainable use of Belize's natural resources. (6) In the event that the Tribunal shall vary, amend or alter or reverse a decision of the Department, the Tribunal shall provide this decision in writing, and refer the matter back to the Department for the preparation of an environmental compliance plan and other requirements necessary under these regulations.