Elements and Performance Criteria
- Determine and manage scope of required report and associated risk.
- Scope of the expert advice to be provided to the court, tribunal or panel hearing is reviewed.
- Own professional expertise is defined and capacity to conduct research and provide required report and evidence are determined by conducting a risk assessment.
- Potential for conflict of interest with the matter being heard is assessed.
- Ability to proceed with the hearing is determined according to legal requirements and with regard to professional ethics.
- Timeframes and commercial arrangements to support the preparation and giving of evidence are negotiated with the client.