Inefficiency and misconduct

(1) If, after oral warning of inefficiency or misconduct, an Officer's work or conduct does not improve, he shall be warned in writing and required to acknowledge receipt of such warning in writing. In aggravated cases, a copy of the correspondence shall be sent to the Committee. (2) Where disciplinary action is recommended in the correspondence sent to the Committed under sub regulation (1) above, but dismissal or compulsory retirement is not contemplated, the Committee may cause an investigation to be made into the matter in such manner as it shall think proper, and the Officer shall be entitled to know the whole case made against him, and shall have an adequate opportunity throughout of making his defence. If, as a result, the Committee is of the opinion that the allegation is proven, it may impose such penalty upon the Officer as it thinks fit, such as demotion, stoppage of increment. fine, reprimand or caution. (3) Where or is contemplated on the correspondence sent to the Committed under sub regulation (1) above, the Officer may, if he wishes, request that he appear before and be heard by the Committee with or without a union representative, attorney or some other person present to assist him at the hearing, and such a request shall be granted. However, before cases of this nature are considered, there shall be on file a record of instances or occasions on which the Officer was made aware of the unsatisfactory state of his work or conduct. (4) An Officer whose appointment has been confirmed may be dismissed at any time on the grounds of misconduct, insubordination or gross inefficiency at work. He shall be 42 National Assembly Staff entitled to payment in lieu of all vacation leave accrued to him. The procedure for dismissal is outlined in Regulation 61 below.