Part IIFirst Interview
Procedure at first interview6
1
The following provisions of this regulation shall apply to the procedure to be followed at the first interview.
2
The interviewing officer shall—
a
explain to the member concerned the reasons why the reporting officer is of the opinion that the member’s performance is unsatisfactory; and
b
provide him with a full opportunity of making representations in response.
3
If, after considering any representations made by the member concerned, the interviewing officer is satisfied that the member’s performance has been unsatisfactory, he shall—
a
inform the member in what respect his performance as a member is considered unsatisfactory;
b
warn him that he is required to improve his performance in any such respect;
c
inform him of any specific action which he is required to take to achieve such an improvement; and
d
warn him that if a sufficient improvement is not made within such period as the interviewing officer shall specify, he may be required to attend a second interview in accordance with regulation 9.
4
The interviewing officer may only, if he considers it appropriate, recommend that the member concerned seek assistance in relation to any matter affecting his health or welfare.
5
The interviewing officer may adjourn the interview to a specified later time or date if it appears to him necessary or expedient to do so.