49AChief Executive Officer may take disciplinary action

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.

Public Sector Employment and Management Act 1993 39 (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.