New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

FIRE BRIGADES REGULATION 2008 - REG 39

39 Payment during suspension under clause 37 (1) (a)

(1) Payment of a firefighter is not to be stopped during a suspension under clause 37 (1) (a) that has not been confirmed, but is to be stopped during such a suspension that has been confirmed, unless otherwise determined by the Commissioner.

(2) If satisfied that the circumstances so warrant, the Commissioner may approve a maintenance payment to a firefighter under a suspension that has been confirmed of such amount and for such period as the Commissioner may direct.

(3) A firefighter in respect of whom a complaint of misconduct is dismissed is to be reimbursed for any pay (including any retainer) lost during any period of suspension less any maintenance paid during that period.

(4) If a firefighter under suspension is found guilty of misconduct, the Commissioner may approve the reimbursement of such part of any pay (including any retainer) lost during the suspension as the Commissioner may direct.