9.—(1) Subject to the provisions of this regulation, during his period of probation in the Police Service of Northern Ireland Reserve the services of a member may be dispensed with at any time if the Chief Constable considers that he –
(a)is not fitted, physically or mentally, to perform the duties of his office, or
(b)is not likely to become an efficient or well-conducted member.
(2) A member whose services are dispensed with under this regulation shall be entitled to receive a month’s notice.
(3) A member’s services shall not be dispensed with in accordance with this regulation, and any notice given for the purposes thereof shall cease to have effect, if he gives written notice to the Chief Constable of his intention to retire and retires in pursuance of the said notice on or before the date on which his services would otherwise be dispensed with; and such a notice taking effect on that date shall be accepted by the Chief Constable notwithstanding that less than a month’s notice is given.