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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for inquiries
   • Clarify the nature of the inquiry and source the relevant rules of racing
   • Confirm inquiry participants and request permission to present witnesses or to have an advocate present
2. Participate in inquiries
   • Clarify rights and responsibilities and follow inquiry procedures
   • Verify nature of the charge and plea options
   • Check that personal grooming and presentation are in line with industry expectations
   • Provide clear and accurate information to the inquiry
3. Prepare for appeals
   • Seek advice before lodging appeal within statutory timeframe
   • Lodge appeal according to the relevant rules of racing
   • Apply for stay of proceedings where appropriate
4. Participate in appeals
   • Clarify rights and responsibilities and observe appeals procedures
   • Check transcripts of previous inquiries related to appeal for accuracy and follow up, where required
   • Present accurate, relevant and legible written statements and documents
   • Provide succinct and relevant verbal evidence and statements to the appeal
5. Interpret outcomes
   • Read and interpret the determination from the relevant race tribunal
   • Debrief with supervisor, chief steward or other integrity or investigating staff
   • Clarify the nature of the inquiry and source the relevant rules of racing
   • Confirm inquiry participants and request permission to present witnesses or to have an advocate present