Further medical examination in appropriate cases

(1) An Officer whether or not on leave. may be required by the Committee to present himself for examination, including a drug test, to an approved medical practitioner or medical board. The objective is to ascertain whether he is physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of his office. The cost of such examination shall be paid by the National Assembly. The Officer shall be permitted, at his own expense, to have his medical practitioner present at such examination in a consultative capacity only, and such medical officer shall not be a member of the Board, nor shall he have any say in the Board's findings. (2) In case of examinations under subregulation (1) above, the following shall apply– (a) the Clerk, on the direction of the Committee, shall request the Director of Health Services to appoint a Medical Board to examine the (b) a Medical Board shall consist of three medical Officers appointed by the Director of Health Services (the term medical Officer includes specialist medical Officers); (c) the report of the Board shall be submitted to the Director of Health Services who shall pass it, with comments, if necessary, to the Clerk under CONFIDENTIAL cover; (d) if the Officer is absent from Belize, the agency representing the National Assembly in the country where he currently is residing shall arrange for a Medical Board. 22 National Assembly Staff (3) The Officer shall be informed at the earliest possible date of the decision reached upon his case after consideration of the report. If the Officer is dissatisfied with that decision, he shall be at liberty to make representations to this effect. In this event, the Committee shall decide at its discretion whether further medical evidence is required. First Schedule.