# The Police Service of Scotland (Performance) Regulations 2014, Regulation 34: Procedure on receipt of notice of performance hearing

Extent: S

(1) The constable must, not later than 20 working days from receipt, respond in writing to a notice under regulation 33(1) indicating either—
(a) that the constable accepts the first line manager’s opinion under regulation 31(4); or
(b) that the constable does not accept that opinion.
(2) A constable who accepts the first line manager’s opinion may make a written submission to the deputy chief constable.
(3) A constable who does not accept that opinion must provide a written submission explaining the reasons for not accepting that opinion.
(4) A submission under this regulation must be accompanied by any document on which the constable intends to rely at the performance hearing.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2014/67/regulation/34 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/police-service-of-scotland-performance-regulations-2014/regulation-34
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