Singapore legislation
Regulation 10
of Public Service (Disciplinary Proceedings) Regulations 2023
Regulation 10
Decision of Commission
Subregulation 1
In deciding on the complaint, the Commission must consider —
the case against the accused officer;
any reply by the accused officer to the notice of complaint;
the results of any investigation; and
any other relevant matter stated in the notice of complaint.
Subregulation 2
If the Commission decides that the case against the accused officer is proved on a balance of probabilities —
the Commission may impose one or more penalties on the accused officer (for example, a reprimand, a fine, or stoppage or deferment of increment); but(b)the Commission must not dismiss or demote the accused officer.
Subregulation 3
If the Commission considers that the results of any investigation disclose grounds to require the accused officer to retire in the public interest (whether or not the case against the accused officer is proved on a balance of probabilities) —
the Commission must give the accused officer a reasonable opportunity to reply to those grounds; and
after considering any reply by the accused officer, the Commission may require the accused officer to retire in the public interest —
without further proceedings under these Regulations; and
with or without a reduction in retirement benefits.
Subregulation 4
The Commission must inform the complainant of its decision.
Subregulation 5
The complainant must cause the accused officer to be given written notice of the Commission’s decision.
Subregulation 6
The Commission’s decision takes effect on the date after the day on which the written notice is given to the accused officer, unless some other date is specified in the written notice at the direction of the Commission.