S.L. const.7 Art. 29Appeal by Head of Department.

(1) A Head of Department who is either dissatisfied with the proceedings or findings of a Disciplinary Board appointed under regulation 18 or has proof that there has been a gross disregard of the procedures laid down in these regulations and such disregard had prejudiced the case, may appeal to the Commission.

(2) An appeal under sub-regulation (1) shall be made to the Executive Secretary of the Commission not later than ten (10) working days form the date on which the findings of the Board were notified to the Head of Department. A copy of such an appeal shall concurrently be sent to the officer by the Head of Department.

(3) If the Commission is of the opinion that the appeal merits consideration in terms of sub-regulation (1), it shall give an opportunity to the officer charged and to the Head of Department to make oral representations, but the Commission shall otherwise regulate its own procedure in dealing with the appeal subject to the applicable provisions of these regulations.

(4) The Commission, after considering the appeal by the Head of Department, any documentation related to the proceedings, and any oral representations, shall make a recommendation to the Prime Minister or the Head of the Public Service, as the case may be, as to the guilt or otherwise of the officer charged, with respect to each of the charges, and the penalty to be imposed, if any.