Section 17: Procedure for staff discipline

(1) Where it is alleged that a member of staff is guilty of misconduct or should for any other reason be disciplined, the Vice-Chancellor or the Senate shall constitute an investigation Panel to-
(a) determine whether or not a prima facie case has been established against the staff; and
(b) make a report of its findings to the Staff Disciplinary Committee established under subsection (3) of this section.
(2) The Investigation Panel shall consist of-
(a) the President or chairman of the trade union to which the member of staff belongs; and
(b) such members of the Senate as the Vice-Chancellor or the Senate, as the case may be, may determine.
(3) The Vice-Chancellor shall constitute a Staff Disciplinary Committee which shall consist of such members of the Senate as he may determine, to consider the report of the Investigation Panel.
(4) The report of the Staff Disciplinary Committee and its recommendations shall be forwarded to the Council for necessary action under section 16 of this Act.