Regulation 16 The misconduct officerI1
Scotland
(1)
The misconduct officer must be selected by the deputy chief constable or, if regulation 12(2)(b) is applicable, the nominated officer.
(2)
The misconduct officer must be a constable of at least the rank of superintendent.
(3)
The misconduct officer shall not be—
(a)
the chief constable;
(b)
a deputy chief constable;
(c)
the inquiry officer;
(d)
any constable who the deputy chief constable or, if regulation 12(2)(b) is applicable, the nominated officer considers is or appears to be a material witness to the report, complaint or allegation which has been received; or
(e)
any other constable who the deputy chief constable or, if regulation 12(2)(b) is applicable, the nominated officer considers is or appears to be an interested party.