PART 3 First stage

Arrangement of first stage appeal meeting
17. (1) As soon as reasonably practicable after receipt by the second line manager of the notification of appeal referred to in regulation 16(5), the second line manager shall give a notice in writing to the member concerned—
(a) informing him of the procedures for determining the date and time of the meeting under paragraphs (2) and (3);
(b) informing him that a human resources professional or a police officer may attend the meeting to advise the second line manager on the proceedings;
(c) informing him that, if he consents, any other person specified in the notice may attend the meeting;
(d) informing him that he may seek advice from a representative of his staff association; and
(e) informing him that he may be accompanied and represented at the meeting by a police friend.
(2) The second line manager shall, if reasonably practicable, agree a date and time for the meeting with the member concerned.
(3) Where no date and time is agreed under paragraph (2), the second line manager shall specify a date and time for the meeting.
(4) The second line manager shall give to the member concerned a notice in writing of the date and time of the first stage appeal meeting determined in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3) and of the place of the meeting.