Appeals to Belize Advisory Council

(1) Where the sentence as awarded, confirmed, reduced or altered under the provisions of section 24 of this Act is a sentence of dismissal or reduction in rank or grade, the officer in respect of whom the decision is made may, within twenty-one 26 Police Act days of the communication of the decision to him, appeal to the Belize Advisory Council against such decision. (2) Where an appeal is filed with the Belize Advisory Council pursuant to sub-section (1), the Secretary of the Council shall immediately inform the Commissioner of such appeal. (2A) Upon receipt of a notice of appeal or other notification of the filing of an appeal under this section, the Commissioner shall forward to the Belize Advisory Council a copy of the notes of evidence. (3) Upon an appeal under this section the Belize Advisory Council may affirm or set aside the decision appealed against or may make any other decision which the Commissioner could have made.