Singapore legislation
Regulation 4
of Public Service Commission (Delegation of Disciplinary Functions) Directions
Regulation 4
Procedure when complaint is lodged
When a complaint is lodged against an officer alleging the commission by him of any misconduct referred to in the Schedule, the following procedure shall be adopted:
the complaint shall be communicated in writing to the officer who may be required to submit a written explanation within 24 hours or such further time as the Permanent Secretary may allow; and
where the Permanent Secretary is of the opinion that the complaint requires further investigation, he shall appoint to conduct the investigation a public officer —
of substantive grade equivalent to MX13 and above; and
of a rank or grade senior to that of the officer under investigation.