Regulation 32 Appointment of chairing constable, etc.I1
Scotland
The deputy chief constable must appoint a constable of at least the rank of superintendent and of a rank higher than the constable to act as chairing constable at the performance hearing.
The deputy chief constable may in addition appoint—
a police adviser of at least the same rank as the constable; and
a human resources professional,
to advise the chairing constable at the performance hearing.
A person must not be appointed under this regulation if the deputy chief constable holds a reasonable concern as to whether that person could act impartially in relation to the constable.
The constable may object to the appointment of any person under this regulation.
An objection under paragraph (4) must be submitted in writing not later than 3 working days from receipt of the notice under regulation 33(1) and must indicate the constable’s reasons for objecting.
The deputy chief constable must decide whether to uphold an objection and must—
notify the constable in writing of that decision; and
if the objection is upheld—
make a new appointment in accordance with this regulation; and
notify the constable in writing of the name of the person appointed.
The deputy chief constable must arrange for the provision to every person appointed under this regulation of—
any document which was available to the first line manager in relation to the performance meeting;
any document which was available to the second line manager in relation to the progress meeting;
the records of the performance meeting and the progress meeting;
any submission made under regulation 34;
documents relating to any appeal under these Regulations; and
the first improvement notice and the final improvement notice.