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K.4 The procedures to be followed by Authorized Officers in dealing with discipline cases are as follows:-

(1) In respect of offpcers in Job Grorp ‘M’ and above:-

(i)Carry out a preliminary investigation and consultation        as        to        the circutstances surrounding the act of misconduct.

(ii)Issue the public officer with stateeent of the alleged offence (‘show cause‘ lesterr and the ciarges framed aga)nit him/her and invite him/her to state in writing the groun‘s, if any, on which he relies to exonerate himself/herself.

(iii)The officer shall respond to the charges within twenty one (21) days from the date of the ‘show cause’ letter.

(iv) The case shall be presented to the County Human Resource Management Advisory committee for deliberation and recommendation.

(v) If the officer fails to respond within the specified period or if in the opinion of the Authorized Officer, the explanation given is not satisfactory he shall forward the case with copies of the charge and the officer’s reply if any, with his comments to the Board for decision.