(1) After considering the evidence and representations made on behalf of a party to the proceedings, the Appeals Tribunal may —
(a) remit the matter to the Director of Finance for his or her reconsideration;
(b) affirm the surcharge;
I vary or set aside a decision of the Director of Finance;
(d) direct that the public officer be released wholly or in part from the surcharge, as may appear to be just and reasonable.
(2) The Appeals Tribunal shall publish the decision within a period of 7 days of the appeal, or an extended period that the parties decide by mutual agreement.
(3) The decision of the Appeals Tribunal is by a majority of votes of those members present and voting and, in addition to an original vote, the Chairperson has a casting vote in any case in which the voting is equal.
(4) The decisions of the Appeals Tribunal shall be authenticated by the signature of the Chairperson and the Secretary.