19Appointments on probation

19 Appointments on probation

19 Appointments on probation

(1) A person appointed to an STA officer’s position must be first appointed on probation for a period of 3 months.

(2) In a particular case, the Transport Secretary may make an appointment without probation.

(3) The Transport Secretary may, during the period of probation, extend the period of probation, but the total period of probation must not exceed 6 months.

(4) A period of leave, with or without pay, must not be included in calculating the total period of 6 months.

(5) The Transport Secretary may, during or after the period of probation—

(a) confirm the STA officer’s appointment, or

(b) discharge the officer from the Transport Service.