Principles to be observed during probation

The following principles shall be observed for the treatment of an Officer of the National Assembly during his period of probation, namely– (a) the Officer on probation shall be given an opportunity to learn his work and be tested as to his suitability for it; (b) he shall be afforded all possible facilities for acquiring experience in his duties; (c) he shall be subject to continual, effective and sympathetic supervision; (d) so far as the exigencies of the service permit, he shall be assigned to duty only where observation and supervision is possible; and National Assembly Staff 23 (e) if at any time during his period of probation he exhibits tendencies which render it in any way doubtful that he is likely to become fit for confirmation in his appointment, these shall at once be drawn to his attention in writing by the Clerk and he shall be given such assistance as may be possible to enable him to correct such tendencies. appointment No.