(1) "Secretariat prescribed by Presidential Decree" in the former part of Article 45 (2) of the Act means the secretariat of the Protection Commission, which is in charge of conducting administrative affairs necessary for dispute mediation pursuant to Article 50 (1).
(2) Where the Dispute Mediation Committee intends to conduct an investigation or inspection pursuant to Article 45 (2) of the Act, it shall notify a person subject to such investigation or inspection of the following matters in writing no later than seven days before the investigation or inspection; provided, where the purpose of the investigation or inspection is likely to be compromised, prior notification need not be given:
1. The purpose of the investigation and inspection;
2. The period and place of the investigation and inspection;
3. The position and name of a person who conducts the investigation or inspection;
4. The scope and details of the investigation and inspection;
5. The fact that the person may refuse the investigation or inspection, where there is good cause;
6. The details of disadvantageous measures, where the person refuses, obstructs, or evades the investigation or inspection without good cause;
7. Other matters necessary for the investigation or inspection for dispute mediation.
(3) When the Dispute Mediation Committee conducts an investigation or inspection pursuant to Article 45 (2) of the Act, it may request disputing parties or persons designated by the disputing parties to be present during the investigation or inspection or to present their opinions.
(4) To hear the opinions of disputing parties or relevant witnesses pursuant to Article 45 (5) of the Act, the Dispute Mediation Committee shall determine the date, time, and place of a meeting and notify the disputing parties or relevant witnesses thereof no later than 15 days before the meeting is held.[This Article Added on Sep. 12, 2023]