Paragraph 12 Dismissal of Staff

If the Chairman, or in his absence the Vice-Chairman, or a majority of the members of the Corporation, consider that it may be appropriate for the Corporation to dismiss the holder of a senior post, then the Chairman, Vice-Chairman or Corporation as appropriate shall refer the matter to a Special Committee of the Corporation, which shall be convened as soon as practicable to examine the case for dismissal and to make recommendations to the Corporation.

The person whose dismissal is to be considered by the Special Committee shall have the right to make representations to that Committee, including oral representations, for which purpose he may be accompanied and represented by a friend.

The Special Committee shall prepare a written report for consideration by the Corporation, a copy of which shall be sent to the person to whom it relates.

The Corporation shall consider the recommendations of the Special Committee and take such action as they consider appropriate, which may include the dismissal of the person concerned. The person concerned shall have the right to make representations to the Corporation with regard to the recommendations of the Special Committee, including oral representations for which purpose he may be accompanied and represented by a friend.

The Special Committee shall consist of five members of the Corporation. The Chairman of the Corporation, the Vice-Chairman, the Principal and the staff and student members shall not be eligible for membership of the Special Committee.

The Corporation shall make rules specifying procedures, including appropriate time limits relating thereto, for the conduct of the Special Committee and other aspects of the procedure set out in this article.