Regulation 16 Finding
Subject to paragraph (2), at the conclusion of the inefficiency hearing, the chairman shall reach a decision whether the constable’s performance—
in the period referred to in regulation 10(4)(d); or
where the hearing was adjourned under regulation 15(2), over the whole of the period comprising the period referred to in regulation 10(4)(d) and the further period specified by the chairman in terms of regulation 15(3)(a),
has been satisfactory or not.
The chairman may, at the conclusion of the hearing, defer reaching his decision until a later time or date if it appears necessary to do so.
The decision of the chairman shall state the finding and, where he has found that the constable’s performance has not been satisfactory, his reasons as well as any disposal which he makes in accordance with regulation 17.
After recording his decision in writing, the chairman shall forthwith send a copy of it to—
the constable;
the assistant chief constable; and
the personnel officer.