Medical examination on appointment

(1) Every appointment to the permanent establishment of the National Assembly shall be subject to passing the prescribed medical examination which shall include a test for the use of illegal drugs before, or at the latest, during the first four weeks of the probationary period. Such examination, inclusive of the drug test, shall be carried out by a Government Medical Officer. (2) The Clerk is required to arrange with the Director of Health Services for the medical examination, inclusive of the drug test, and to see that the Officer undergoes the examination and drug testing in accordance with the "Public Service Drug 'Testing Protocol". (3) The Director of Health Services is required to see that the medical examination and drug testing are performed without delay. The medical report, inclusive of the drug testing result, should be sent under CONFIDENTIAL cover to the Clerk, National Assembly, by the Director of Health Services.