7.—(1) This regulation applies if the constable—
(a)does not attend a meeting or hearing under these Regulations; or
(b)participates in a performance hearing or further performance hearing by video link or other means under regulation 36(9).
(2) If this regulation applies—
(a)the constable may be represented at the meeting or hearing by a police representative; and
(b)the fact that the constable is not represented by a police representative does not prevent the meeting or hearing being conducted and concluded in the constable’s absence.