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Public Sector Employment and Management Act 1993
49AChief Executive Officer may take disciplinary action
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49A Chief Executive Officer may take disciplinary action
(1) If the Chief Executive Officer of an Agency is satisfied, on
reasonable grounds, that an employee in the Agency has
committed a breach of discipline, the Chief Executive Officer may
take action against the employee under section 49C.
(2) For determining whether there are reasonable grounds as
mentioned in subsection (1), the Chief Executive Officer may,
subject to the Employment Instructions, do one or more of the
the Chief Executive Officer considers appropriate;
(b) consult with persons as the Chief Executive Officer considers
(c) make inquiries as the Chief Executive Officer considers
(d) if applicable, obtain a report from a health practitioner under
section 49B.
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(3) The Chief Executive Officer must not take disciplinary action
against an employee unless satisfied:
(a) the action is appropriate and reasonable in the circumstances;
and
(b) the employee:
(4) As soon as practicable after making a decision under
subsection (1), the Chief Executive Officer must give written notice
(5) If the decision is to take disciplinary action, the notice must:
(b) inform the employee of the employee's right to request a
review under section 59 or to appeal under section 59A (as
appropriate).
(6) A decision to take disciplinary action takes effect on the day the
notice is given to the employee or a later day specified in the notice.