Singapore legislation
Regulation 4
of Ngee Ann Polytechnic (Staff — Conduct and Discipline) Rules
Regulation 4
Action by Staff Disciplinary Committee
Subregulation 1
The Staff Disciplinary Committee may, after considering the report of investigation referred by the Principal under rule 3A(6)(c), cause proceedings to be taken under this rule and rules 5 to 12.
Subregulation 2
The employee shall be notified in writing by the Staff Disciplinary Committee of the grounds, which shall be reduced to the form of a definite charge or charges, upon which it is intended to dismiss him or to reduce his rank.
Subregulation 3
The employee shall be given not less than 7 days within which to exculpate himself in writing, and he shall also be notified in writing of any other circumstances which it is proposed to take into consideration.
Subregulation 4
If the employee submits an exculpatory statement which is not satisfactory, the Staff Disciplinary Committee shall appoint a committee of inquiry to inquire into the matter and to submit a report to the Staff Disciplinary Committee.
Subregulation 5
The committee of inquiry shall consist of the following:
a member of the staff of the Polytechnic;
a public officer; and
one other person.
Subregulation 6
A person who is appointed as an authorised person for the investigation of any complaint against an employee shall not sit as a member of the committee of inquiry in any subsequent proceedings in respect of that complaint.
Subregulation 7
Every member of the committee of inquiry shall be notified of his appointment by the Principal.