Section 54Part 9 — Appeal Processes for Staff
Right of appeal to Civil Service Appeals Commission
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A staff member or civil servant may appeal to the Civil Service Appeals Commission about any decision of a chief officer made under this Part (other than a decision made under sections 45 and 46), including a decision on an appeal made under section 53, but must do so within thirty days of being notified of the chief officer's decision.
Where a staff member or civil servant appeals under subsection (1), the staff member shall provide evidence to the Civil Service Appeals Commission to show that the chief officer acted in an unfair or biased manner, or in a manner inconsistent with the requirements of this Part.
The Civil Service Appeals Commission shall render a decision on the appeal within thirty days, and such decision shall be based on the information provided by the appellant together with information provided by the chief officer and any other information that the Commission considers relevant, and its decision shall be final.
Where the decision being appealed against involves dismissal or other termination of employment, the Civil Service Appeals Commission may, before hearing the matter in full and rendering a final decision thereon, make such interim orders as it thinks fit including —
temporary reinstatement of the appellant;
placing him on suspension on such terms and conditions as it thinks fit.
Cross References
- Section 45 of Unknown
exception to appeal rights
- Section 46 of Unknown
exception to appeal rights
- Section 53 of Unknown
appeal to chief officer