The Principal may dismiss any member of staff of the institution other than the holder of a senior post; and if the circumstances are such that he is entitled to do so by reason of the conduct of that member of staff, that dismissal may take immediate effect without any need for prior notice.

The member of staff shall have the right to make representations (including oral representations, for which purpose he may be accompanied by a friend) to the Principal or to any person appointed in accordance with rules made under paragraph (5) to investigate the matter and to make recommendations before any decision to dismiss him is taken.

Where a member of staff, other than the holder of a senior post, has been dismissed pursuant to paragraph (1) or a notice of dismissal has been issued, that member of staff may within 14 days of the date of dismissal or notice of dismissal as the case may be, appeal to the Corporation against the dismissal or notice of dismissal. In the case of an appeal against a notice of dismissal, the dismissal shall not take effect until the appeal has been determined.

The Corporation shall meet to consider the appeal within 14 days of the date on which the appeal was made or as soon as practicable thereafter.

After consultation with the staff, the Corporation shall make rules specifying procedures for the dismissal of staff by the Principal and for the consideration of appeals in accordance with paragraph (3), including appropriate time limits in relation thereto (other than those provided for in this article).