37Physical and medical fitness

37 Physical and medical fitness

(1) The Chief Officer may, from time to time, require a member to undergo a medical examination or test to determine—

(a) the member's physical or medical capability; or

(b) the physical or medical capability of a person to perform the functions and duties of a member.

(2) A medical examination or test under subregulation (1) is to be conducted—

(a) by a person specified by the Chief Officer; and

(b) in relation to the brigade functions and duties specified by the Chief Officer; and

(c) at the Authority's expense.

(3) The Chief Officer may suspend a member's enrolment if the member unreasonably refuses—

(a) to undergo the medical examination or test as directed by the Chief Officer; or

(b) to submit to the Chief Officer a medical certificate in relation to the examination or test.

(4) A member suspended under subregulation (3) remains suspended until the Chief Officer is satisfied the member has undergone a medical examination or test or submitted a medical certificate (as the case requires).

(5) If a member knows, or becomes aware, of a matter which would significantly affect the member's capacity to perform their duties or functions as a member, the member must, as soon as practicable, advise the Chief Officer of the matter.

(6) The failure of a member to comply with subregulation (5) does not disqualify the member from receiving compensation under these Regulations.