35Formal hearings not to be held

35 Formal hearings not to be held

35 Formal hearings not to be held

(1) A formal hearing involving the legal representation of parties and the calling and cross-examination of witnesses is not to be held in relation to an allegation of misconduct or the taking of disciplinary action in relation to a firefighter.

(2) However, subsection (1) does not prevent the Commissioner from—

(a) conducting an investigation into an allegation of misconduct if the Commissioner considers the investigation necessary, or

(b) conducting interviews with the firefighter to whom the allegation relates or with another person in connection with the matter, or

(c) taking signed statements from the firefighter or another person in connection with the matter.