The Police Service of Scotland (Performance) Regulations 2014

Procedure on receipt of notice of performance hearing

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34.—(1) The constable must, not later than 20 working days from receipt, respond in writing to a notice under regulation 33(1) indicating either—

(a)that the constable accepts the first line manager’s opinion under regulation 31(4); or

(b)that the constable does not accept that opinion.

(2) A constable who accepts the first line manager’s opinion may make a written submission to the deputy chief constable.

(3) A constable who does not accept that opinion must provide a written submission explaining the reasons for not accepting that opinion.

(4) A submission under this regulation must be accompanied by any document on which the constable intends to rely at the performance hearing.