Uganda Regulation

Parliament of Uganda

Education Service Commission Regulations, 2012

These Regulations may be cited as the Education Service Commission Regulations, 2012. This section provides definitions of terms used in the Regulations. When appointing an officer, the Commission…

Jurisdiction: Uganda
Structure: 42 provisions
Citation: Statutory Instrument 51 of 2012
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“These Regulations may be cited as the Education Service Commission Regulations, 2012.”

These Regulations may be cited as the Education Service Commission Regulations, 2012. This section provides definitions of terms used in the Regulations. When appointing an officer, the Commission may consult others or seek advice from selection boards constituted by the Chairperson. The Commission must, at the request of a responsible officer, hear that officer personally about any recommendation to the Commission or receive written representations from them. The Commission must not consider any submissions except those made in accordance with these Regulations when performing its functions.

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Preliminary - Title

These Regulations may be cited as the Education Service Commission Regulations, 2012.

Section 1

Meetings and other matters related to the Commission - Record of meetings

The Secretary must keep a record of members present and the business transacted at every Commission meeting.

Section 5

Appointment, confirmation and promotion - Acting appointments in statutory offices

Responsible officers must report and justify recommended acting appointments to the Secretary; the Commission must approve acting appointments within three months; an authorised acting appointment may last no more than six months, after…

Section 22

Discipline - Effect of acquittal on criminal charges

An officer acquitted of a criminal charge by a court shall not be dismissed or otherwise punished on that charge.

Section 32

Miscellaneous - Revocation and transition

The Teaching Service Commission Regulations (S.I. No. 172 of 1994) and the Public Service (Teachers) (Education Service Commission) Regulations (S.I. 290-1) are revoked.

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Provision 34Offence 6InterpretationCommencement

Part I

Preliminary

§ 1Preliminary - TitleProvision

These Regulations may be cited as the Education Service Commission Regulations, 2012.

Section Title Section These Regulations may be cited as the Education Service Commission Regulations, 2012.

Section 1

§ 2Preliminary - InterpretationInterpretation

This section provides definitions of terms used in the Regulations.

Section Interpretation Section In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires— “ Act ” means the Education Service Act, 2002; “ Chairperson ” means the Chairperson of the Education Service Commission ; “ Commission ” means the Education Service Commission established by article 167 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995; “ Deputy Chairperson ” means Deputy Chairperson of the Education Service Commission ; “ disability ” means a substantial functional limitation of daily life activities caused by physical, mental or sensory impairment and environmental barrier resulting in limited participation; “ education service personnel ” includes a teacher and other professional, administrative and support staff as may be appointed by the Commission ; “ impairment ” refers to any loss or abnormality of psychological, physical, neurological or anatomic function or structure; “ member ” means a member of the Education Service Commission ; “ Ministry ” means the Ministry responsible for Education; “ officer ” means a public officer who constitutes the Education Service under section 3 of the Act ; “ public officer ” means a person holding or acting in an office in the public service ; “ public service ” means any service in any civil capacity of the Government the emoluments for which are payable directly from the Consolidated Fund or directly out of monies appropriated by Parliament; “ responsible officer ” means— (a) the permanent secretary of the ministry responsible for education; (b) the chief administrative officer at the district; and (c) the town clerk at the city and municipal council; “ responsible Permanent Secretary ” means the Permanent Secretary responsible for public service ; “ salary ” means basic salary; “ scheme of service ” means the scheme of service for teaching personnel in the education service issued by the Commission in 2008; “ Secretary ” means the Secretary to the Commission appointed under section 9 of the Act ; “ statutory office ” means an office specified under article 171 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995; “ teacher ” means a person who has successfully completed a course of training approved by the Ministry responsible for education and has been entered on the register of teachers; “ teacher with disability or impairment ” means a teacher with an impairment or a disability ; “ unauthorized person ” means a person without approval or permission of the relevant authorities.

Section 2

Part II

Meetings and other matters related to the Commission

§ 10Meetings and other matters related to the Commission - Consultations and selection boardProvision

When appointing an officer, the Commission may consult others or seek advice from selection boards constituted by the Chairperson.

Section Consultations and selection board Section In exercising its powers in connection with the appointment of an officer , the Commission may— consult with any other person or persons; or seek the advice of selection boards constituted by the Chairperson of the Commission .

Section 10

§ 11Meetings and other matters related to the Commission - Obligation to hear responsible officerProvision

The Commission must, at the request of a responsible officer, hear that officer personally about any recommendation to the Commission or receive written representations from them.

Section Obligation to hear responsible officer Section The Commission shall at the request of a responsible officer — hear from the responsible officer personally in connection with any recommendation by him or her to the Commission ; or receive written representations, the responsible officer may make on any matter relating to the performance by the Commission or its functions.

Section 11

§ 12Meetings and other matters related to the Commission - Irregular presentationsProvision

The Commission must not consider any submissions except those made in accordance with these Regulations when performing its functions.

Section Irregular presentations Section The Commission shall not, in the performance of its functions, take into account any submissions made to it other than in accordance with these Regulations.

Section 12

§ 13Meetings and other matters related to the Commission - Relevant documents to be submittedProvision

Public officers submitting matters must ensure relevant documents are made available; the Commission must request police reports through the responsible officer, who must submit such requests to the Inspector General of Police and must submit other requested documents to the Commission.

Section Relevant documents to be submitted Section A public officer who submits a matter for consideration to the Commission shall ensure that all relevant documents are made available to the Commission . Where the Commission requires a police report, it shall request for the report through the responsible officer . The responsible officer shall submit the request to the Inspector General of Police. Where the Commission requires the production of any other documents or information relevant to the matter under consideration, the relevant documents or information shall be submitted to the Commission by the responsible officer .

Section 13

§ 14Meetings and other matters related to the Commission - CorrespondenceProvision

Correspondence and documents for the Commission must be addressed to the Secretary; documents submitted for consideration must be forwarded in triplicate unless the Secretary directs otherwise.

Section Correspondence Section All correspondences and documents for the Commission shall be addressed to the Secretary . Documents submitted for consideration by the Commission shall be forwarded in triplicate unless otherwise directed by the Secretary .

Section 14

§ 15Meetings and other matters related to the Commission - Submission of documentsProvision

Documents submitted to the Commission by an officer must be sent through the responsible officer; documents submitted to the responsible officer must, unless otherwise prescribed, be sent directly to the Commission.

Section Submission of documents Section Documents submitted to the Commission by an officer , shall be sent through the responsible officer . Documents submitted to the responsible officer shall unless otherwise prescribed in these Regulations be sent directly to the Commission .

Section 15

§ 3Meetings and other matters related to the Commission - Presiding at meetingsProvision

Every meeting of the Commission must be presided over by the Chairperson, or if the Chairperson is absent by the Deputy Chairperson, and if both are absent by a Member designated by the President under article 167(8).

Section Presiding at meetings Section Every meeting of the Commission shall, be presided over by the Chairperson or in his or her absence the Deputy Chairperson , or in the absence of both the Chairperson and the Deputy Chairperson by a Member designated by the President to act as Chairperson under article 167(8), of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995.

Section 3

§ 4Meetings and other matters related to the Commission - Quorum and validity of proceedingsProvision

Four members of the Commission, including the Chairperson, shall constitute a quorum.

Section Quorum and validity of proceedings Section Four members of the Commission including the Chairperson shall constitute a quorum. The validity of any proceedings of the Commission shall not be affected by a vacancy in its membership or by any defect in appointment or qualifications of a member or by reason that a person not entitled took part in its proceedings.

Section 4

§ 5Meetings and other matters related to the Commission - Record of meetingsProvision

The Secretary must keep a record of members present and the business transacted at every Commission meeting.

Section Record of meetings Section The Secretary shall keep a record of the members present and of the business transacted at every meeting of the Commission .

Section 5

§ 6Meetings and other matters related to the Commission - Decision by circulation of papersProvision

The Commission may make decisions without a meeting by circulating papers among members and receiving written views, except for matters related to certain Education Service personnel issues; any member may request the Commission to defer such a decision.

Section Decision by circulation of papers Section Except in the case of matters relating to appointment, discipline, reviewing and making recommendations on the terms and conditions of service in the Education Service, decisions may be made by the Commission without a meeting, by circulation of the relevant papers among members of the Commission and the expression of their views in writing. Without prejudice to sub-regulation (1), any member may request the Commission to defer the decision until the subject matter has been considered at a meeting of the Commission and upon such request, the decision shall stand deferred.

Section 6

§ 7Meetings and other matters related to the Commission - DissentProvision

A member has the right to dissent from a Commission decision and to have that dissent and the reasons recorded in the Commission's records.

Section Dissent Section A member shall be entitled to dissent from a decision of the Commission and to have his or her dissent and his or her reasons set out in the records of the Commission .

Section 7

§ 8Meetings and other matters related to the Commission - Powers to co-optProvision

The Commission may co-opt people with relevant expertise to attend and participate, and such persons may take part in discussions when their advice is required but shall not have any right to vote.

Section Powers to co-opt Section The Commission may co-opt any person who, in the opinion of the Commission has expert knowledge concerning the function of the Commission , or who is likely to be of assistance to the Commission to attend and take part in the proceedings of the Commission . A person attending a meeting under this regulation may take part in any discussion at the meeting on which his or her advice is required but shall not have any right to vote at that meeting.

Section 8

§ 9Meetings and other matters related to the Commission - Decision of the CommissionProvision

The Commission must communicate its decisions as minutes to the responsible officer; if the decision concerns Heads of Departments it must be communicated to the Responsible Permanent Secretary. The Commission must not communicate reasons for its decisions.

Section Decision of the Commission Section Decisions of the Commission shall be communicated to the responsible officer in form of minutes. In the case of Heads of Departments, the decision shall be communicated to the Responsible Permanent Secretary . The Commission shall not communicate reasons for its decisions.

Section 9

Part III

Appointment, confirmation and promotion

§ 16Appointment, confirmation and promotion - AppointmentProvision

The Commission must consider efficiency, transparency and qualified Education Service personnel when making appointments or promotions; it must prioritize merit over seniority for promotions, may limit or extend advertisement circulation, and must determine advertisement form.

Section Appointment Section The Commission shall, in exercising its functions in regard to appointment in the Education Service— Where a post cannot be filled either by— Where a post is to be advertised under sub-regulation (3), the Commission may— have regard to the maintenance of a high standard of efficiency and transparency necessary in the public service ; and give due consideration to qualified personnel serving in the Education Service. In case of promotion of personnel in the Education Service, the Commission shall take into account qualifications, experience and merit before seniority in the Education Service. the appointment or promotion of an officer ; or by the appointment of a suitable person who has successfully completed a course of study or training acceptable to the Commission , restrict the circulation of an advertisement to persons who are already in the Education Service; or advertise outside Uganda. The Commission shall determine the form of the advertisement to be used under this regulation.

Section 16

§ 17Appointment, confirmation and promotion - Procedure and application formsProvision

The Commission must set the procedure for handling appointment applications to the Education Service and must set the format of the application forms used in carrying out its functions.

Section Procedure and application forms Section The Commission shall determine the procedure to be followed in dealing with applications for appointment to the Education Service. The Commission shall determine the format of the application forms to be used in connection with the discharge of its functions.

Section 17

§ 18Appointment, confirmation and promotion - Filling of vacanciesProvision

The responsible officer must notify the Secretary when a vacancy occurs or is known to occur in the Education Service, and when reporting must forward a list of eligible officers with service records and recent appraisals and recommend one candidate with reasons.

Section Filling of vacancies Section Where the responsible officer recommends that the vacancy should be filled by the appointment of an officer , he or she shall, when reporting the vacancy to the Secretary — Where a vacancy occurs or if it is known that a vacancy shall occur in any public office within the Education Service, the responsible officer shall notify the Secretary of the vacancy. forward a list of all eligible officers qualified for the appointment, accompanied by their record of service and three most recent annual appraisal reports of each candidate; and recommend one of the officers to fill the vacancy giving reasons for the recommendation.

Section 18

§ 19Appointment, confirmation and promotion - Recruitment outside UgandaProvision

When informed by the Secretary that a vacancy must be filled by recruitment from outside Uganda, a responsible officer must prepare the appropriate form and transmit it to the Secretary, and the Secretary must verify the particulars.

Section Recruitment outside Uganda Section Where a responsible officer is informed by the Secretary that the Commission has decided that a particular vacancy should be filled by recruitment from outside Uganda, he or she shall prepare the appropriate form and transmit it to the Secretary who shall verify the particulars.

Section 19

§ 20Appointment, confirmation and promotion - Acceptance of offer of appointmentProvision

Sets timelines and notification duties for appointment: the responsible officer must notify the successful candidate and issue a letter within two months; the appointee must respond in writing within thirty days or the offer is withdrawn; further notification and vacancy-reporting duties are specified.

Section Acceptance of offer of appointment Section The responsible officer shall notify the successful candidate and issue him or her with a letter of appointment within two months from the date of appointment. The appointee shall in writing notify the responsible officer of his or her acceptance or refusal of the offer, within thirty days after the date of receipt of the letter of appointment, failure of which the offer shall automatically be withdrawn. The appointee shall notify the responsible officer and copy to the Secretary his or her acceptance or refusal of the appointment. Where the appointee does not report for duty within sixty days after receiving the letter of posting, the responsible officer shall report, the case and declare the vacancy to the Secretary . Where the responsible officer receives notification under sub-regulation (2), he or she shall notify the Commission of the vacancy.

Section 20

§ 21Appointment, confirmation and promotion - Probationary appointmentProvision

The responsible officer must, within one month before probation expires, consider the officer's probation outcome; must inform unsatisfactory officers in writing and allow the officer to make submissions within 21 days; and must forward reports and recommendations to the Secretary after that period.

Section Probationary appointment Section The responsible officer shall, within one month before the expiration of the period of probation of an officer , consider whether— Where the responsible officer , after considering the matters referred to in sub-regulation (2) is of the opinion— On the expiration of the period of twenty-one days under subregulation (5), the responsible officer shall forward to the Secretary — Appointment to a pensionable office in the Education Service shall be preceded by a six months probationary period which shall count from the date of assumption of duty. the officer should on the expiration of the probation, be confirmed in a pensionable office; the officer should be subjected to a further period of probationary service; or the officer ’s service be terminated. that an officer should be confirmed in a pensionable office, he or she shall forward to the Secretary his or her recommendation that the officer be confirmed; or that the work and conduct of an officer has been of a standard to justify confirmation in a pensionable office but, the officer has not completed the examinations required for his or her confirmation, the responsible officer shall forward a report to the Secretary together with his or her recommendations as to the period of further probationary service which the officer should serve in order to pass the required examination. Where the responsible officer , after considering the matters referred to in sub-regulation (2) is of the opinion that the work or conduct of an officer has not been satisfactory, he or she shall inform the officer in writing and indicate what he or she proposes to recommend. The responsible officer shall, when providing an officer with the information specified in sub-regulation (4), inform the officer of his or her entitlement to make submissions to the responsible officer within a period of twenty-one days after the date of receiving the statement of allegations. a report on the officer ; a copy of the letter to the officer ; a copy of any submissions made by the officer ; his or her comments on the matter under subregulation (6) (c) if any; and a recommendation whether the period of probationary service should be extended or that the officer should not remain in the Education Service. Where the responsible officer is of the opinion that an officer ’s probation should be terminated, the procedure under sub-regulations (4), (5) and (6) shall apply. Where, after considering a recommendation made by the responsible officer under the provisions of this regulation, the Commission is of the opinion that it requires, further information it may refer the matter back to the responsible officer for a further report. Where the responsible officer fails to forward to the Secretary his or her recommendation on the officer holding a probationary appointment and who has served the mandatory period without adverse reports, the officer shall be free to appeal directly to the Commission for confirmation of the appointment.

Section 21

§ 22Appointment, confirmation and promotion - Acting appointments in statutory officesProvision

Section Acting appointments in statutory offices Section Where for any sufficient reason, there is no officer available to perform the functions of an officer holding a statutory office , the responsible officer shall report the matter to the Secretary recommending for consideration by the Commission , the name of an officer for appointment to act in that office. Where an appointment is recommended under sub-regulation (1), the responsible officer shall inform the Secretary of his or her reasons for recommending that officer to act in that post. All acting appointments by the responsible officer shall be approved by the Commission within three months after they are made. Where an acting appointment has been authorised by the Commission , the acting appointment shall be for a period not exceeding six months after which the acting officer may be considered for substantive appointment to the post, renewal of acting appointment or reversion to his or her former appointment.

Section 22

§ 23Appointment, confirmation and promotion - Renewal of contractsProvision

The responsible officer must notify the Secretary two months before a fixed-term officer's contract expires, giving the expiration date and a recommendation on renewal.

Section Renewal of contracts Section Where an officer is serving under a contract for a specified period, the responsible officer shall forward to the Secretary , two months before the officer 's contract expires notification of the date of expiration of the contract and his or her recommendation whether or not the contract should be renewed.

Section 23

§ 24Appointment, confirmation and promotion - Promotion of teachersProvision

Teachers in the Education Service are to be promoted according to the 2008 scheme of service; teachers seeking promotion must apply to the Commission when posts are advertised by completing the prescribed form.

Section Promotion of teachers Section A teacher in the Education Service shall, be promoted within his or her rank and administrative posts in accordance with the scheme of service for teaching personnel in the Education Service, 2008. A teacher who wishes to be considered for promotion shall apply to the Commission when the Commission advertises posts by completing the prescribed form. A teacher who has had a disciplinary case and is found guilty shall not be considered for promotion until he or she has completed two years of service after the guilty verdict.

Section 24

§ 25Appointment, confirmation and promotion - Appointment on transferProvision

An officer may be appointed on transfer within service in accordance with the Uganda Public Service Standing Orders, 2010.

Section Appointment on transfer Section An officer may be appointed on transfer within service in accordance with the Uganda Public Service Standing Orders, 2010.

Section 25

Part IV

Discipline

§ 26Discipline - MisconductOffence

Describes acts by an officer that constitute misconduct, listing many specific behaviors that are prohibited and stating such acts shall constitute misconduct.

Section Misconduct Section A person commits an act constituting misconduct where he or she— An act done without reasonable excuse by an officer , which amounts to failure to perform a duty assigned to him or her, or which contravenes any conduct of the Education Service or brings the Education Service into disrepute shall constitute misconduct. conducts himself or herself in any manner prejudicial to the good image and reputation of the Government or the Education Service; practices favouritism, nepotism or any other form of corruption whether for personal advantage or gain or that of his or her relatives or friends; does not observe punctuality or is absent from duty without permission; is insubordinate, rude or uncooperative; is lazy or produces work of a poor standard or fails to meet set time lines; is untrustworthy or lacks integrity in public transactions; seeks political favour or lobbies in any way; practices political and or religious partiality; engages in private interests at the expense of his or her official duties; divulges official information to an unauthorized person ; is convicted of a criminal offence by a court of law; refuses to comply with a posting instruction or order; allows, abets, or procures malpractices in institutional or public examinations; vandalises school or other public property; discriminates learners with special learning needs and physical disabilities; falsifies records and documents; encourages homosexuality and lesbianism and any other immoral act or practice or behaviour; incites with intent to cause disobedience or strike undermining administration; administers corporal punishment; or in any way contravenes provisions of these Regulations, Uganda Public Service Standing Orders, the Teachers’ Professional Code of Conduct, or any other instrument relating to the discipline and conduct of officers.

Section 26

§ 27Discipline - Disciplinary action which the Commission may takeProvision

The Commission may take various disciplinary actions against an officer found guilty of misconduct; a responsible officer may reprimand a subordinate.

Section Disciplinary action which the Commission may take Section An officer found guilty of misconduct under these Regulations shall be liable to any of the following disciplinary actions— dismissal; retirement in public interest; reduction in rank and salary ; reduction in salary for a specified period; stoppage of increment for a specified period; withholding of increment for a specified period; deferment of increment; payment of damages for any loss or damage caused by default or negligence; or reprimand. The responsible officer may reprimand an officer under his or her supervision.

Section 27

§ 28Discipline - InterdictionOffence

Rules on interdiction: responsible officers must investigate and report; interdicted officers are entitled to at least half pay and may not leave or access their office without permission; responsible officers may interdict and withhold half pay in certain convictions; officers may appeal to the Commission if investigations exceed specified time limits.

Section Interdiction Section Where the responsible officer considers that due to public interest— Where an officer has been interdicted by the responsible officer , the responsible officer shall speed up investigations into the conduct of the interdicted officer , and shall ensure that they are brought to conclusion within a period of— The Ministry , department, school or institution, Auditor General, Inspectorate of Government, the Inspector General of Police, or responsible officer , shall on conclusion of investigations if it is considered that the officer is innocent, or that the case against him or her is not serious enough to warrant criminal prosecution or dismissal— an officer should cease to perform the functions of his or her office; disciplinary proceedings for an officer 's dismissal are being taken or are about to be taken; or criminal proceedings are about to be instituted against an officer , An officer who is interdicted shall receive not less than half of his or her salary . Where disciplinary action or criminal proceedings have been instituted against an officer who has been interdicted and the officer is not subsequently dismissed or, convicted as a result of the proceedings, the portion of his or her salary withheld under sub-regulation (2) shall be restored to him or her upon termination of the proceedings and it shall be done retrospectively. An officer who is under interdiction shall not leave Uganda or have access to his or her office without the permission of the responsible officer . Where an officer has been convicted of a criminal offence, and is fined, the responsible officer may, if he or she considers the charge serious enough to justify consideration of dismissal, interdict the officer from the performance of his or her functions and direct the withholding of half of his or her emoluments, pending consideration of his or her case under these Regulations. three months after the date of interdiction for misconduct under the Ministry , department, school or institution or Auditor General; or six months after the date of interdiction for misconduct requiring or involving the police, court of law or Inspectorate of Government. Where an officer is interdicted under this regulation, the responsible officer shall immediately submit a detailed report, a copy of the letter of interdiction, a statement of allegation and charges and the disciplinary or criminal proceedings which are being taken or about to be taken against the officer to the Commission to note the interdiction. make a detailed report on the charges of misconduct the officer is facing, investigations carried out, the subsequent court proceedings and judgment of the case against the officer ; and make appropriate recommendations to the Commission . Interdiction of the officer shall remain in force until the Commission communicates the lifting of the interdiction. Where there is failure to conclude investigations within the time stipulated in sub-regulation (6), the officer shall be free to appeal to the Commission to have his or her interdiction lifted.

Section 28

§ 29Discipline - Suspension on criminal convictionOffence

If an officer is convicted of a criminal offence, the responsible officer must report the conviction to the Commission; the responsible officer may suspend the officer and must direct that half the officer's emoluments be paid pending consideration.

Section Suspension on criminal conviction Section Where an officer has been convicted of a criminal offence, the responsible officer shall submit a report of the conviction to the Commission . The responsible officer may, if he or she considers it to be in the public interest, suspend the officer from exercising his or her functions under his or her office and shall direct that half of the emoluments of that officer should be paid to him or her pending consideration of his or her case under these Regulations. Where an officer has been suspended by the responsible officer , investigations shall be handled expeditiously and concluded within a period of six months after the date of suspension to have his or her suspension reviewed.

Section 29

§ 30Discipline - Report on the institution of criminal proceedingsProvision

If criminal proceedings likely to lead to disciplinary action are started against an officer, the responsible officer must immediately report the facts to the Secretary; disciplinary dismissal for criminal charges must not be taken until the criminal proceedings and any appeal are concluded.

Section Report on the institution of criminal proceedings Section Where criminal proceedings of a nature likely to warrant disciplinary proceedings are instituted against an officer in any court, the responsible officer shall immediately report the facts to the Secretary . Disciplinary proceedings for the dismissal of an officer upon grounds involving a criminal charge shall not be taken until the conclusion of the criminal proceedings and the determination of any appeal arising from the proceedings.

Section 30

§ 31Discipline - Procedure when criminal offence may have been committedOffence

When a responsible officer believes an officer may have committed a criminal offence warranting disciplinary proceedings, the responsible officer must consult the Director of Public Prosecutions; if the DPP does not institute proceedings the responsible officer must consult the Attorney General, and if the Attorney General advises disciplinary action the responsible officer must give the officer a statement of charge and call on the officer to respond in writing within twenty-one days.

Section Procedure when criminal offence may have been committed Section Where the responsible officer is convinced that a criminal offence likely to warrant disciplinary proceedings may have been committed by an officer , the responsible officer shall consult the Director of Public Prosecutions as to whether he or she intends to institute criminal proceedings against the officer . If the Director of Public Prosecutions does not institute criminal proceedings against the officer , the responsible officer shall consult the Attorney General as to whether disciplinary action should be taken under these Regulations. If the Attorney General advises that disciplinary action should be taken, the responsible officer shall forward to the officer , a statement of the charge against him or her together with a brief statement of allegations on each charge and shall call upon him or her to state in writing, within twenty-one days, any grounds on which he or she relies to exculpate himself or herself.

Section 31

§ 32Discipline - Effect of acquittal on criminal chargesProvision

An officer acquitted of a criminal charge by a court shall not be dismissed or otherwise punished on that charge.

Section Effect of acquittal on criminal charges Section An officer acquitted of a criminal charge by a court of law shall not be dismissed or otherwise punished on the charge upon which he or she has been acquitted, but nothing in these Regulations shall prevent his or her being dismissed or otherwise punished on any other charges arising out of his or her conduct in the matter.

Section 32

§ 33Discipline - Decision on disciplinary proceedings to be communicated to the officer concernedProvision

If disciplinary proceedings are taken against an officer, the officer must be informed of the decision on each alleged act of misconduct and of any disciplinary action to be taken.

Section Decision on disciplinary proceedings to be communicated to the officer concerned Section Where disciplinary proceedings have been taken against an officer , he or she shall be informed— of the decision on each act of misconduct which has been preferred against him or her; and of the disciplinary action to be taken against him or her.

Section 33

§ 34Discipline - Misconduct justifying dismissalProvision

Responsible officers must give an officer a written statement of charges and allegations and require a written show-cause response within 21 days; the responsible officer must send copies to the Secretary. The Commission must consider submissions, determine disciplinary action if satisfied, further investigate if evidence is insufficient, notify the accused of hearing details and allow or require appearance, and treat the officer according to natural justice.

Section Misconduct justifying dismissal Section Where the responsible officer is of the opinion that if disciplinary proceedings are instituted against an officer , the proceedings will result in the dismissal of the officer , the responsible officer shall send to the officer — Where the officer — a statement of the charge against him or her; a brief statement of the allegations on which each charge is based; and require him or her, within twenty-one days from the date of receiving the statement of the charge to show cause in writing, why disciplinary proceedings should not be instituted against him or her. The responsible officer shall submit copies of the documents in sub-regulation (1) to the Secretary . does not comply with the provisions of sub-regulation (1) (c); or in his or her grounds of defense does not, in the opinion of the responsible officer , exculpate him or her, Where, upon consideration of the submission made under sub-regulation (2) the Commission is satisfied with the evidence before it, the Commission shall determine what disciplinary action, the officer is liable to. Where the Commission is of the opinion that the evidence before it is not sufficient, it shall institute a further investigation into the matter in a manner that it deems fit. The Commission shall inform the accused officer of the specified day, time and place, at which the charges preferred against him or her will be heard and the officer shall be allowed or if the Commission so determines, shall be required to appear before it to defend himself or herself. The Commission shall treat the officer in accordance with the rules of natural justice.

Section 34

§ 35Discipline - Procedure for misconduct not justifying dismissalOffence

Sets procedures where a responsible officer believes alleged misconduct does not justify dismissal: preliminary investigation, notice of charges, a 21-day reply period, reporting to the Secretary if defence is inadequate or no reply, Commission inquiries or appointment of a public officer, the accused's right to know the case and present a defence, and Commission decisions on penalties (other than dismissal) or further investigation or referral.

Section Procedure for misconduct not justifying dismissal Section Where, on consideration of the report and the grounds upon which the officer relies to exculpate himself or herself— Notwithstanding the provisions of this Regulation, if at any stage of the proceedings against an officer it appears to the Commission — Where the responsible officer is of the opinion that it is necessary to institute disciplinary proceedings against an officer but is of the opinion that the misconduct alleged if proved would not be serious enough to warrant dismissal, he or she shall conduct a preliminary investigation which he or she considers necessary. The responsible officer shall forward to the officer a statement of the charges against him or her and shall require the officer , within twenty-one days after the date of receiving the statement of the charge to state in writing grounds on which the officer relies to exculpate himself or herself. Where the officer does not comply with sub-regulation (1), or if his or her grounds of defence do not, in the opinion of the responsible officer , exculpate him or her, the responsible officer shall forward to the Secretary a report on the case, a copy of the charges preferred against the officer , the officer 's reply if any, and the responsible officer ’s recommendations on the matter. the Commission is satisfied with the evidence before it of the officer 's guilt, the Commission shall determine a penalty, other than dismissal, that shall apply to the accused officer ; or the Commission is of the opinion that further information is necessary before determination of the case, it shall appoint a public officer from a different department from, that which the officer who is being charged belongs, to inquire into the matter and to report the results of the inquiry to the Commission in a manner as it may direct. The public officer appointed by the Commission to inquire into a matter under sub-regulation (3) shall be appointed with due regard to the status of the officer being investigated. The accused officer shall be entitled to know the whole case against him or her and shall be given adequate opportunity to present his or her defence. If, on consideration of the report submitted by the public officer conducting the inquiry, the Commission considers that the results of the inquiry should be circulated or published in any other way, or that further investigation is desirable, it may refer the matter back to the public officer conducting the inquiry for further inquiry and report. If on consideration of the report or further report submitted by the officer conducting the inquiry, the Commission is satisfied with the results of the inquiry, it shall determine or advise what punishment, if any, other than dismissal shall be taken against the officer . that the offence, if approved, would justify dismissal the procedure prescribed in regulation 28 shall be followed; or that if the offence is proved, proceedings for the retirement of the officer from the education service on grounds of public interest would be appropriate, it may discontinue the proceedings and the procedure prescribed in regulation 31 shall be followed.

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§ 36Discipline - Retirement in public interestProvision

Sets procedures for retiring an Education Service officer in the public interest: a responsible officer may gather information, inform and allow the officer to respond; after consideration the responsible officer must forward reports and recommendations to the Secretary; the Commission may direct retirement or order disciplinary proceedings.

Section Retirement in public interest Section Where the responsible officer considers that an officer should be retired from the Education Service on the grounds of public interest, the responsible officer may— obtain from the responsible officer of every department in which the officer has served, the relevant information related to his or her work and conduct and compile a report of the findings; inform the officer in writing of the reasons why he or she considers the officer should be retired in public interest; and allow the officer an opportunity to consider the reasons for his or her retirement and reports related to his or her case, and to show cause why he or she should not be retired. Where the responsible officer , after considering the officer ’s statement and having regard to all the circumstances of the case, is of the opinion that the officer should be retired, he or she shall forward to the Secretary the reports and the statement obtained in accordance with sub-regulation (1) and his or her recommendation. The Commission may, if satisfied with the evidence before it, direct or advise that the officer should be retired in the public interest. Where the report made by the responsible officer is considered in accordance with sub-regulation (2), and the Commission is of the opinion that the facts disclosed warrant the institution of disciplinary proceedings for the officer ’s dismissal or a lesser disciplinary action should be taken against the officer than dismissal, the Commission may direct the responsible officer to institute proceedings against the officer under these Regulations as may be appropriate.

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§ 37Discipline - Procedure on criminal convictionOffence

If an officer is convicted of a relevant criminal charge, the responsible officer must send the case materials and recommendations to the Secretary; the Commission must allow the officer to make submissions and then decide whether dismissal or disciplinary action is warranted.

Section Procedure on criminal conviction Section If an officer is convicted of a criminal charge likely to warrant disciplinary proceedings under these Regulations, the responsible officer shall forward a copy of the charge, the proceedings and the judgment of the court, to the Secretary with his or her recommendations. The Commission shall, give the officer an opportunity to make submissions in writing or to be heard in person. The Commission shall upon consideration of the officer ’s submissions determine whether the officer should be dismissed or subjected to disciplinary action, on account of the conviction for the offence of which he or she has been convicted.

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§ 38Discipline - Action against an officerProvision

If a responsible officer believes an officer’s conduct is unsatisfactory, the responsible officer must report the matter to the Commission and submit a report detailing the officer’s weaknesses; the Commission must then consider the report and determine what action to take.

Section Action against an officer Section Where the responsible officer is of the opinion that the conduct of an officer who is serving under probationary or permanent and pensionable terms or on contract or agreement terms is unsatisfactory, he or she shall report the matter to the Commission and submit a report of the officer ’s weakness. The report shall provide details of efforts made to assist him or her to improve. The Commission shall on consideration of the report, determine what action should be taken against the officer .

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§ 39Discipline - Service of documentsProvision

If an officer has absented from duty and personal service is impossible, sending the notice, charge or other document by post to the officer's last known address is sufficient service.

Section Service of documents Section Where it is necessary to serve a notice, charge or other document upon an officer or to communicate information to an officer , and that officer has absented himself or herself from duty and it is not possible to effect service upon or to communicate information to the officer personally, service of the notice, charge or document by post to their last known address shall be sufficient.

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Part V

Miscellaneous

§ 40Miscellaneous - ApplicationProvision

These Regulations shall apply to all officers in the Education Service.

Section Application Section These Regulations shall apply to all officers in the Education Service.

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§ 41Miscellaneous - Teacher disability assessment reportsProvision

Teacher disability assessment reports shall be accessed from relevant assessment centres in the country.

Section Teacher disability assessment reports Section Teacher disability assessment reports shall be accessed from relevant assessment centres in the country.

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§ 42Miscellaneous - Revocation and transitionCommencement

The Teaching Service Commission Regulations (S.I. No. 172 of 1994) and the Public Service (Teachers) (Education Service Commission) Regulations (S.I. 290-1) are revoked.

Section Revocation and transition Section The Teaching Service Commission Regulations, S.I. No. 172 of 1994 and the Public Service (Teachers) (Education Service Commission ) Regulations S.I. 290-1 are revoked. Notwithstanding the revocation under sub-regulation (1), any disciplinary or other proceedings commenced under the revoked regulations shall be construed to have been instituted under these Regulations.

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