54Managing performance in cases of a potential breach of the Code of Conduct

54  Managing performance in cases of a potential breach of the Code of Conduct

  A Secretary must have regard to any relevant standards and guidance issued by the Parliamentary Service Commissioner if:

 (a) a Parliamentary Service employee in the Department has engaged in conduct that:

 (i) may breach the Code of Conduct; or

 (ii) raises concerns relating to effective performance; and

 (b) the Secretary is considering whether to initiate an inquiry under procedures established by the Secretary under subsection 15(3) of the Act.