Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Police Regulation Act 1958 - SECT 68A

Suspension pending decision

68A. Suspension pending decision



(1) If the Chief Commissioner gives a member of the force a notice under
section 68(2)(a), the Chief Commissioner may suspend the member with pay
pending the making of an order under section 68(1).

(2) A suspension under subsection (1) lasts until the earliest of-

   (a)  the making of an order under section 68(1) dismissing the member; and

   (b)  the lifting of the suspension by the Chief Commissioner; and

   (c)  the expiration of the period of 60 days after the giving of the notice
        under section 68(2)(a).

(3) The Chief Commissioner may apply to the chairperson of the Appeals Board
for an extension of the time specified in subsection (2)(c).





(4) The chairperson may give the extension if he or she reasonably believes it
is necessary for the proper consideration of the matter by the Chief
Commissioner.

(5) An extension may be given more than once.