S.L. 594.15 чл. 12Discipline.

(1) Auxiliary workers are expected to observe the regulations in force from time to time and to carry out the orders and work given to them by their superiors at all levels.

(2) Disciplinary measures may be taken, including dismissal from the scheme, deduction of pay, suspension without pay or with half pay, against auxiliary workers who are found guilty of any offence listed in the Schedule.

(3) There shall be a Disciplinary Board composed of three persons, appointed by the Director to investigate and decide disciplinary cases in the scheme and to determine due punishment, according to the seriousness of the case.

(4) In any disciplinary case, an auxiliary worker shall be given details in writing of the charge brought against him and shall have the right to answer in writing to such charge, without prejudice to the right to appear before the Disciplinary Board if the disciplinary proceedings are continued.

(5) An auxiliary worker has the right to be present during the hearing of his case and the Disciplinary Board shall consider anything that he may say in his defence. In every case, an auxiliary worker shall have the right to hear the evidence against him and cross-examine witnesses, testify on his own behalf, and to summon witnesses for his defence. No auxiliary worker may be compelled to testify in his own defence.

(6) An auxiliary worker may be assisted by another person of his own choice.

(7) The Disciplinary Board shall regulate its procedures in such a way that, in conformity with the norms of natural justice, the proceedings are expedited for the early conclusion of cases.