264   Can a person be represented in proceedings before the Boundaries Commission?

(1)  In proceedings before the Boundaries Commission, a person is not entitled to be represented:

(a)  by an Australian lawyer or by a person qualified for admission as an Australian lawyer, or

(b)  by any person acting for a fee or reward.

(2)  However, this section does not prevent:

(a)  an employee of a person from representing the person before the Boundaries Commission if the employee is not a person referred to in subsection (1) (a), or

(b)  a person who is the mayor of an area or the chairperson of a county council from appearing in that capacity in proceedings before that Commission, or

(c)  a person referred to in subsection (1) (a) from preparing any documents or submissions or tendering any legal advice in connection with any proceedings before that Commission.