tify the prospective adopter in writing of its decision together with the reasons for that decision. Representations 3.82. Where the agency receives representations from the prospective adopter within 40 working days, the decision-maker may consider the representations and may invite the prospective adopter to meet to discuss their case. The decision-maker may, instead, refer the case to the adoption panel for further consideration. Where the case is referred to the panel, the panel must consider the case again and make a fresh recommendation as to the suitability of the prospective adopter to adopt a child, see AAR 30B(8). The prospective adopter must be invited to attend the panel meeting to answer any questions the adoption panel may have. Agency decision following representations or review by review panel 3.83. On receipt of the adoption panel’s or independent review panel’s recommendation, advice and minutes of the meeting, the agency’s decision-maker must make a decision in accordance AAR 30B(9). This requires them to take into account the further recommendation of the adoption panel (if any) or, where the review panel has made a recommendation, to take account of that recommendation and the recommendation of the original adoption panel before coming to a final decision. As with the original determination, if the decision-maker remains minded not to approve the prospective adopter, they should discuss the case with a senior colleague within the agency before making the final decision. 78 3.84. As soon as possible after making its decision the agency must notify the prospective adopter in writing of its decision. Where the decision is not to approve the prospective adopter, the agency must provide the reasons for the decision. If the adoption panel’s or review pane