Juvenile Justice Centre Rules (Northern Ireland) 2008

Powers and duties relating to members of staff

67.—(1) The director shall superintend the conduct of all members of staff under his control and shall deal with misconduct and breach of these rules subject to any directions of the Secretary of State.

(2) The director may suspend from duty any member of staff if there is prima facie evidence of misconduct or breach of these rules and shall, without delay, report the matter fully to the Secretary of State and shall carry out any directions given by the Secretary of State.

(3) The director shall record all his directions relating to the management and discipline of the centre and shall have such directions communicated to appropriate members of staff.

(4) The director shall keep such records of conduct of members of staff as the Secretary of State may direct.

(5) The director shall forward without delay any report or complaint which a member of staff wishes to make to the Secretary of State and may add any comments he feels appropriate.

(6) The director shall ensure that members of staff possess the skills and knowledge required for their roles and responsibilities and receive regular supervision and training.