(1) This section applies if an applicant disagrees with a decision of the council in relation to an application for—
(a) registration as a higher education provider under section 60 (Decision about registration as higher education provider); or
(b) accreditation of a course under section 73 (Decision about accreditation—higher education course).
(2) The applicant may, within 14 days after the day the applicant is notified of the decision under section 105 (Notice of reviewable decisions), ask the council to refer the disagreement to a committee for resolution.
(3) As soon as practicable after receiving the request for referral, the council must refer the disagreement to a committee.
(4) Within 28 days after the day the committee receives
the referral, the committee must attempt to resolve the disagreement and
report to the council about the outcome.