153Powers of PRS Board on review of certain demotion and transfer decisions

153 Powers of PRS Board on review of certain demotion and transfer decisions (1) This section applies to a review of— (a) a decision to reduce the rank or seniority of a police officer or protective services officer under section 70(2)(b) or (c), 132(1)(e) or 136(1)(a)(ii); or (b) a decision to reduce the remuneration of a police officer or protective services officer under section 132(1)(f) or 136(1)(a)(iii); or (c) a decision to transfer a police officer or protective services officer under section 70(2)(a) or (c); or (d) a decision to make a directed transfer of a police officer or protective services officer; or (e) a decision (other than one specified in paragraph (a), (b), (c) or (d)) that has the effect of significantly changing the duties of a police officer or protective services officer. (2) On the review, the PRS Board must affirm the decision unless the PRS Board is satisfied that the decision is harsh, unjust or unreasonable. (3) If the PRS Board is satisfied that the decision is harsh, unjust or unreasonable, the PRS Board may— (a) set aside the decision and, in substitution for it, make any other decision or determination that the person who made the decision could have made; or (b) set aside the decision and refer the matter for determination by the Chief Commissioner in accordance with any directions or recommendations of the PRS Board.