21 Decision of appropriate authority
1 On receipt of the report of the tribunal the appropriate authority shall decide either to dismiss the case or–
(a) to record a finding that the conduct of the senior officer concerned failed to meet the appropriate standard but to take no further action, or
(b) to record such a finding and impose a sanction.
2 As soon as possible after the appropriate authority has taken its decision in the case that decision shall be notified in writing to the senior officer concerned.