Procedure at first interview
6.—(1) The following provisions of this regulation shall apply to the procedure to be followed at the first interview.
(2) The interviewing officer shall—
(a)explain to the member concerned the reasons why the reporting officer is of the opinion that the member’s performance is unsatisfactory; and
(b)provide him with a full opportunity of making representations in response.
(3) If, after considering any representations made by the member concerned, the interviewing officer is satisfied that the member’s performance has been unsatisfactory, he shall—
(a)inform the member in what respect his performance as a member is considered unsatisfactory;
(b)warn him that he is required to improve his performance in any such respect;
(c)inform him of any specific action which he is required to take to achieve such an improvement; and
(d)warn him that if a sufficient improvement is not made within such period as the interviewing officer shall specify, he may be required to attend a second interview in accordance with regulation 9.
(4) The interviewing officer may only, if he considers it appropriate, recommend that the member concerned seek assistance in relation to any matter affecting his health or welfare.
(5) The interviewing officer may adjourn the interview to a specified later time or date if it appears to him necessary or expedient to do so.