Grievance, suspension and disciplinary procedures
16.—(1) After consultation with staff, the Corporation shall make rules setting out
(a)grievance procedures for all staff;
(b)procedures for the suspension of all staff; and
(c)disciplinary and dismissal procedures for
(i)senior post-holders, and
(ii)staff other than senior post holders
and such procedures shall be subject to the provisions of articles 3(1)(e), 3(2)(e), 9(d), 9(e), 10(1) and 17.
(2) Any rules made under paragraph (1)(b) shall include provision that where a person has been suspended without pay, any appeal against such suspension shall be heard and action taken in a timely manner.
(3) Any rules made under paragraph (1)(c)(i) shall include provision that where the Corporation considers that it may be appropriate to dismiss a person, a preliminary investigation shall be conducted to examine and determine the case for dismissal.