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78DDecision of Fire Rescue Commissioner
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78D Decision of Fire Rescue Commissioner
S. 78D(1) amended by No. 20/2019 s. 126.
(1) If, after hearing the charge, the Fire Rescue Commissioner is satisfied that the offence was committed, he or she may do any one or more of the following—
(a) reprimand the member concerned; or
S. 78D(1)(b) amended by No. 20/2019 s. 126.
(b) reduce the position of the member concerned for such period as the Fire Rescue Commissioner thinks fit; or
(c) impose a fine of not more than 40 penalty units; or
(d) suspend the member from duty with or without pay for a period not exceeding 6 months; or
(e) dismiss the member concerned.
(2) If a fine is imposed under this section, the amount of the fine may be deducted from the pay of the member fined but not more than ½ of a penalty unit may be deducted from the pay attributable to any one week.
S. 78E inserted by No. 24/1997