Paragraph 13 Dismissal of Staff

The Principal may dismiss any member of staff of the institution other than the holder of a senior post; and if the circumstances are such that he is entitled to do so by reason of the conduct of that member of staff, that dismissal may take immediate effect without any need for prior notice.

Unless the circumstances are such that the dismissal takes immediate effect in accordance with paragraph (1), a member of staff, other than the holder of a senior post, shall have the right to make representations (including oral representations, for which purpose he may be accompanied by a friend) to the Principal or to any person appointed to investigate the matter and to make representations, as the Corporation may decide, before any decision to dismiss him is taken.

Where a member of staff, other than the holder of a senior post, has been dismissed pursuant to paragraph (1) or a notice of dismissal has been issued, that member of staff may appeal to the Corporation against the dismissal or notice of dismissal, as the case may be. In the case of an appeal against a notice of dismissal, the dismissal shall not take effect until the appeal has been determined.

After consultation with the staff, the Corporation shall make rules specifying procedures for the dismissal of staff by the Principal and for the consideration of appeals in accordance with paragraph (3), including appropriate time limits relation thereto.