Postponement of inquiry
7.—(1)  The Investigation Committee may, of its own motion or upon the application of any party, postpone the commencement of the inquiry to such date as the Committee may determine.
(2)  An application for postponement of the commencement of an inquiry shall be made to the Investigation Committee through the executive secretary of the Board and copied to the Registrar at least 21 days before the date fixed for the commencement of the inquiry, or such shorter period as the Committee may allow, and shall be supported by valid reasons.