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Regulation 8 Suspension

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(1)

At any time during an investigation, the tribunal may suspend the sheriff from office.

(2)

A suspension imposed under paragraph (1) shall terminate–

(a)

on the tribunal deciding not to order removal of the sheriff from office; or

(b)

before then, on the tribunal deciding to bring the suspension to an end.

(3)

If the tribunal so directs, a sheriff suspended under this regulation may remain in office as a part-time sheriff but only for the purpose of continuing to deal with proceedings commenced prior to the suspension taking effect.