Panel conducting the hearing
47.—(1) Where a case is referred to a hearing it shall be heard by a panel consisting of the persons specified in paragraphs (2) and (3), who shall not be interested parties.
(2) Subject to regulation 58, the presiding officer shall be an officer appointed by the Chief Constable, being—
(a)a police officer of at least the rank of Assistant Chief Constable, or
(b)a member of a police force in Great Britain of at least the rank of Assistant Chief Constable or commander.
(3) The presiding officer shall be assisted by—
(a)a police officer or member of a police force in Great Britain, of at least the rank of superintendent, appointed by the Chief Constable, and
(b)a member of the police support staff, appointed by the supervising member.
(4) In making an appointment under paragraph (3)(b) the supervising member shall have regard to any recommendation made by a senior employee.