Purpose
The functions of a member of the panel of independent reviewers are
(a) to exercise any powers or carry out any functions delegated to him or her by VLA;
(b) when appointed by the chairperson of the panel to do so, to review decisions of VLA or of an officer of VLA or of another independent reviewer with respect to
(i) refusal to provide legal assistance of the nature or to the extent applied for;
(ii) the conditions on which legal assistance will be provided;
(iii) the variation or termination of legal assistance;
(iv) the allocation of work amongst law practices;
(c) to hear and determine any matter referred to him or her under section 30.