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Royal Canadian Mounted Police Regulations, 2014 — Royal Canadian Mounted Police Regulations, 2014
reservist means a person who is appointed to the Reserve under subsection 7 (2). ( réserviste )
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Regulations, 2014 — Royal Canadian Mounted Police Regulations, 2014
special constable means a person who was appointed before June 30, 1988 to the rank of special constable. ( gendarme spécial )
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Regulations, 2014 — Royal Canadian Mounted Police Regulations, 2014
special constable member means a person who is appointed, on or after June 30, 1988, to the rank of special constable member. ( membre spécial )
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Composition of divisions 2 (1) The Force is to be divided by the Minister into divisions. In addition to the Commanding Officer, who may be designated by the Governor in Council, each division is composed of members and personnel as the Commissioner directs. Division headquarters (2) The headquarters of a division is to be located where the Minister directs.
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Force headquarters 3 For the purposes of administration, the headquarters of the Force and of the divisions are to be organized as the Commissioner directs.
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Organizational components 4 The Commissioner may (a) direct that a division be divided into organizational components consisting of the members and personnel that are necessary; (b) establish the name of each organizational component and direct where its headquarters is to be located; and (c) direct that divisions or any of their organizational components be grouped together.
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Designation of Commanding Officer 5 Standards and procedures for the Commissioner’s recommendation to the Minister for the designation of a Commanding Officer are subject to approval by the Commissioner.
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Command precedence 6 In the absence of the person in command or in charge of a post, the command or charge of a post is, unless the Commissioner directs otherwise, to be determined in accordance with the order of precedence set out in section 12 .
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Establishment 7 (1) The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Reserve is established. Organization of Reserve (2) The Reserve is to be organized as the Commissioner directs and is to consist of those persons that the Commissioner appoints, up to a maximum number as determined by Treasury Board. Appointment (3) The Commissioner may appoint reservists for a period of not more than three years and may revoke their appointment at any time.
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Qualifications 8 A person may be appointed as a reservist only if they are of good character and meet any other qualifications for appointment to the Reserve as determined by the Commissioner.
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Training or duty 9 (1) The Commissioner may call up a reservist for training or duty when the Commissioner considers it to be necessary. Pay and allowances (2) A reservist who is called up for training or duty is to be paid the pay and allowances determined by Treasury Board.
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Duties of reservist 10 A reservist who has been designated as a peace officer when called up for duty has the duties set out under section 18 of the Act and section 14 .
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Resignation 11 (1) A reservist may resign by giving the Commissioner notice in writing of their resignation, and they cease to be a reservist on the date specified by the Commissioner in writing on accepting the resignation. Refusal (2) The Commissioner may refuse to permit a reservist to resign and must notify them, in writing, of the reasons for refusing to permit the resignation.
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Precedence of ranks and levels 12 (1) Unless the Commissioner directs otherwise, precedence for regular members, other than special constables, is to be taken in the following order of rank: (a) Commissioner; (b) Deputy Commissioner; (c) Assistant Commissioner; (d) Chief Superintendent; (e) Superintendent; (f) Inspector; (g) Corps Sergeant-Major; (h) Sergeant-Major; (i) Staff Sergeant-Major; (j) Staff Sergeant; (k) Sergeant; (l) Corporal; (m) Constable. Precedence within ranks and levels (2) Precedence within the ranks and levels for members is to be determined by the date on which a member is appointed or promoted to a rank or level. Order of precedence (3) The Commissioner must determine the order of precedence between the ranks of special constables, between the ranks of special constable members and between the levels of civilian members.
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Change of rank, level or category 13 If a member, other than a Deputy Commissioner, requests a reversion to a lower rank or level or a change from the member’s present category to that of regular member, special constable member or civilian member, the Commissioner may approve that request if there is an appropriate vacancy.
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Duties 14 (1) In addition to the duties set out in the Act, it is the duty of members who are peace officers to (a) enforce all Acts of Parliament and regulations and render assistance to departments of the Government of Canada as the Minister directs; (b) maintain law and order in Yukon, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, national parks and other areas that the Minister designates; (c) maintain law and order in those provinces and municipalities with which the Minister has entered into an arrangement under section 20 of the Act and carry out the other duties that are specified in those arrangements; (d) guard and protect any property of Her Majesty in right of Canada or under Her Majesty’s control or custody that the Minister designates; (e) protect, inside or outside Canada, whether or not there is an imminent threat to their security, (i) the Governor General, (ii) the Prime Minister of Canada, (iii) judges of the Supreme Court of Canada, (iv) ministers of the Crown in right of Canada, and (v) any other Canadian citizen or permanent resident, as defined in subsection 2(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act , who is designated by the Minister for the period designated by the Minister; (f) protect, inside Canada, whether or not there is an imminent threat to their security, (i) any person who qualifies as an internationally protected person , as defined in section 2 of the Criminal Code , and (ii) any other foreign national who is designated by the Minister for the period designated by the Minister; and (g) ensure, in accordance with any agreement between the Commissioner and the Clerk of the Privy Council, the security for the proper functioning of (i) any meeting of the first ministers of the provinces and the Prime Minister of Canada that is convened by the Prime Minister of Canada, and (ii) any meeting of Cabinet that is not held on Parliament Hill. Assessment by Force (2) The duties described in paragraphs (1)(e) and (f) are to be carried out in accordance with the Force’s assessment of the threat or risk to the security of the person.
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Prescription for subsection 31(3) of Act 16 For the purposes of subsection 31(3) of the Act, each position that reports to the Commissioner either directly or through one other person is prescribed.
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Reference to Committee 17 Before an adjudicator, as defined in section 36 of the Commissioner’s Standing Orders (Grievances and Appeals) , who is seized of any of the following appeals considers the appeal, the adjudicator must, subject to section 50 of those Standing Orders, refer it to the Committee: (a) an appeal by a complainant of a written decision referred to in subsection 6(1) and paragraph 6(2)(b) of the Commissioner’s Standing Orders (Investigation and Resolution of Harassment Complaints) ; (b) an appeal of a written decision revoking the appointment of a member under section 9.2 of the Act; (c) an appeal of a written decision discharging or demoting a member under paragraph 20.2(1)(e) of the Act; (d) an appeal of a written decision discharging or demoting a member under paragraph 20.2(1)(g) of the Act on the following grounds: (i) disability, as defined in the Canadian Human Rights Act , (ii) being absent from duty without authorization or having left an assigned duty without authorization, or (iii) conflict of interest; (e) an appeal of a written decision ordering the stoppage of a member’s pay and allowances under paragraph 22(2)(b) of the Act.
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Code of Conduct 18 All members must conduct themselves in accordance with the Code of Conduct set out in the schedule.
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Resignation 19 If a Deputy Commissioner has signified an intention to resign, the Commissioner may forward a recommendation to accept the resignation to the Governor in Council and the resignation is irrevocable once accepted by the Governor in Council.
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Recommendation for discharge 20 A recommendation for the discharge of a Deputy Commissioner under paragraph 20.2(1)(d), (f) or (j) of the Act must be forwarded to the Governor in Council for decision.
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Recommendation for dismissal 21 A recommendation for the dismissal of a Deputy Commissioner made under subsection 45(4) of the Act in respect of which there has been no appeal under subsection 45.11(1) of the Act — or the appeal decision is to uphold the recommendation for the dismissal — must be forwarded to the Governor in Council for decision.
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Resignation is irrevocable 22 The resignation of a member, other than a Deputy Commissioner, is irrevocable once accepted by the Commissioner.
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Reinstatement 23 (1) Subject to subsection (4), a member who is suspended from duty under section 12 of the Act must be reinstated if (a) the conduct authority in respect of the member finds that the member (i) did not contravene the Code of Conduct set out in the schedule; or (ii) did contravene the Code of Conduct and a conduct measure has been imposed under subsection 42(1) of the Act; or (b) the conduct board established in respect of the member finds that the member (i) did not contravene the Code of Conduct, or (ii) did contravene the Code of Conduct and the conduct measure imposed is not one set out in paragraph 45(4)(a) or (b) of the Act. Retroactive reinstatement (2) The reinstatement is retroactive to the date of the member’s original suspension from duty. Notice of reinstatement (3) The conduct authority must inform the member, in writing, of the reinstatement. Determination of Commissioner (4) The Commissioner must determine whether to reinstate a member if the conditions of any of paragraphs (1)(a) or (b) are met and the member remains the subject of another proceeding under Part IV of the Act or is the subject of a charge for an offence under an Act of Parliament or of the legislature of a province.
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Undertaking 24 (1) Every member selected to undertake at government expense a course of studies offered through a university, school, college or other place of study, of more than six months’ duration, with the exception of official languages training, must, before commencing the course, sign an undertaking agreeing to continue to serve in the Force for the duration of the course and for a period after that of two months of service for each month of the course. Reimbursement (2) If a member defaults on the undertaking, or otherwise induces discharge or dismissal from the Force, the member may be required to pay all, or the portion that the Commissioner directs, of any amount paid to enable the member to attend the course.
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Issuance 25 A Certificate of Service in the Force must be issued by the Commissioner, in a form approved by the Commissioner, to each former member who ceased to be a member as a result of the application of section 9.5 or any of paragraphs 20.2(1)(d) to (k) of the Act or of his or her death.
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Badge 26 The badge of the Force is a bison’s head in natural colours facing frontward on a blue background surrounded by a blue band with a gold border inscribed with the motto “Maintiens le Droit” in gold, and further surrounded by 12 green maple leaves; under the device is a gold-edged blue scroll bearing the name of the Force in gold; above the device is the St. Edward’s Crown in the authorized colours and metals and under the Crown, on a blue scroll, is the inscription “Canada”.
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Significant uniform 27 (1) The significant uniform of the Force, the design of which is subject to approval by the Minister, consists of a felt hat, scarlet tunic, blue breeches with a yellow cavalry stripe on each side, brown Strathcona boots and jack spurs, as well as other items of uniform that the Minister approves. Exemption (2) The Commissioner must determine the occasions on which members are required to wear the significant uniform and may exempt any member from wearing any item on the basis of the member’s religious beliefs.
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Former member 28 The Commissioner may authorize a member who has resigned or been discharged to wear the significant uniform and may specify the conditions and circumstances under which it may be worn.
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Insignia for officers 29 (1) The insignia of rank for officers must be worn on the shoulder straps of the uniform and be (a) in the case of the Commissioner, a crossed sword and baton beneath a star, under a crown; (b) in the case of a Deputy Commissioner, a crossed sword and baton under a crown; (c) in the case of an Assistant Commissioner, three stars in a cluster under a crown; (d) in the case of a Chief Superintendent, two stars under a crown; (e) in the case of a Superintendent, one star under a crown; and (f) in the case of an Inspector, a crown. Insignia for non-commissioned officers (2) The insignia of rank for non-commissioned officers must be worn in the manner approved by the Commissioner and be (a) in the case of a Corps Sergeant-Major, the coat of arms of Canada; (b) in the case of a Sergeant-Major, four chevrons, points down, under a crown; (c) in the case of a Staff Sergeant-Major, a crown supported by maple leaves; (d) in the case of a Staff Sergeant, four chevrons, points up; (e) in the case of a Sergeant, three chevrons, points down, under a crown; and (f) in the case of a Corporal, two chevrons, points down.
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Other uniforms 30 (1) All uniforms for members, other than the significant uniform described in section 27 , are subject to approval by the Commissioner. Orders of dress (2) Orders of dress are subject to approval by the Commissioner.
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Medals and decorations 31 Medals and decorations must be worn by members in the manner approved by the Commissioner.
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Issuance free of charge 32 (1) Members are to be issued, free of charge, articles of clothing, kit and other materiel as the Commissioner considers necessary. Issue and manner of care (2) The issue and the manner of care of articles of clothing, kit and other materiel are subject to approval by the Commissioner. Return of clothing and kit (3) Every member must, upon release from special duty or special assignment or upon ceasing to be a member of the Force, or as otherwise directed by the Commissioner, return to the Force all articles of clothing and kit, other than articles of clothing and kit condemned in accordance with the Force’s policy, or articles of clothing and kit purchased by the member. Commissioner’s power to designate (4) The Commissioner may designate classes of members who are to be paid an allowance as fixed by Treasury Board for the purchase and care of any articles of clothing, kit and other materiel approved by the Commissioner.
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Award of service badge 33 A service badge of a design approved by the Commissioner may be awarded to any regular member, other than an officer, for every period of five years’ service.
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Definition of living accommodation 34 (1) In this section and sections 35 and 36 , living accommodation includes a dormitory, a room in a residence, an apartment, a house or other living space. Provision of living accommodation (2) The Commissioner may authorize the provision of living accommodation to a member if needed for the performance of the member’s duties and, when so provided, the member must reside there unless the member’s Commanding Officer directs otherwise.
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Living accommodation not available 35 At posts where living accommodation is not available for a member, the Commissioner may, with the approval of Treasury Board, make any arrangement that is necessary to secure accommodation for the member.
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Provision of furniture 36 The Commissioner may authorize the provision of furniture for use in living accommodation, messes and recreational areas.
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Travel expenses 37 The Commissioner may authorize payment for the travel expenses that a member incurs as a result of authorized travel.
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Travel expenses for applicants 38 If an applicant for membership in the Force is reporting for any of the following purposes, the applicant is entitled to be paid travel expenses for travel to and from the applicant’s place of residence: (a) to complete final documentation; (b) to undergo a medical or dental examination or physical fitness testing; (c) to undergo a second language evaluation and second language aptitude testing; or (d) to attend an interview, including an interview by a selection board in the case of candidates in the professional, scientific and technical categories.
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Travel expenses for examination 39 (1) If a former member is reporting for medical examination or re-examination ordered by the Veterans Review and Appeal Board under a claim under subsection 5(1) of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Pension Continuation Act or section 32 of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act , the former member is entitled to be paid travel expenses. Travel expenses for travel assistant (2) The Commissioner may authorize payment for the travel expenses of a travel assistant if the medical practitioner of the former member is of the opinion that the health condition of the former member precludes travelling alone for the examination or re-examination.
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Relocation expenses 40 The Commissioner may authorize payment for (a) the relocation expenses that a member may incur as a result of (i) transferring from one post to another, or (ii) moving out of or into the accommodation referred to in section 34 or 35 ; and (b) the incidental expenses that a member may incur as a result of moving from one accommodation referred to in section 34 or 35 to another if (i) the move is of a local nature, and (ii) the member attests to the expenses in a form approved by Treasury Board.
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Relocation expenses — other cases 41 (1) Subject to subsection (2), the Commissioner may authorize payment for (a) the relocation expenses that may be incurred by (i) a retiring member who is eligible for a pension, (ii) a member discharged from the Force on the grounds of a disability, as defined in the Canadian Human Rights Act , and (iii) a spouse, common-law partner or dependant of a member who dies; and (b) the expenses incurred to move or dispose of the personal belongings of a member who dies without dependants. Exception (2) The payment must not be made (a) more than two years after the day on which a member is discharged, unless exceptional circumstances exist; or (b) for temporary or interim accommodation, except for accommodation for a period of not more than three days at the member’s last post.
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Treasury Board 42 The payments referred to in sections 37 to 41 are paid in the manner and amount determined by Treasury Board.
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Treatment programs 43 (1) Medical and dental treatment programs for regular members and special constable members are subject to approval by the Commissioner. Treatment programs for civilian members (2) Medical and dental treatment programs for civilian members who are injured in the performance of their duties are subject to approval by the Commissioner, to the extent that the treatment is not covered by provincial medical or hospital insurance plans.
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Medical treatment after discharge 44 (1) Subject to subsection (2), a regular member or special constable member who is discharged from the Force is entitled to the medical treatment referred to in section 43 until the earlier of the following: (a) the day on which the member becomes entitled to coverage for medical and hospital expenses under a provincial medical or hospital insurance plan; (b) the day on which the member becomes entitled to coverage for medical and hospital expenses under the Public Service Health Care Plan; or (c) the end of three months after the day on which the member is discharged. Hospital treatment after discharge (2) If the member is hospitalized at the time of the member’s discharge from the Force, the member is entitled to a continuation of the medical treatment after the date of discharge until the time that the member is discharged from the hospital.
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Coverage for dependants 45 If a member is posted to an isolated post in Yukon, the Northwest Territories or Nunavut or to a post outside Canada, the dependants of that member who accompany the member are entitled, at the Force’s expense, to medical examination and immunization against all diseases that prevail in the area.
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Opening contingency account 46 The Commissioner may authorize a member to open a contingency account for the operational or administrative requirements of the Force in a bank approved by the Commissioner.
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Payment received by member 47 All payments received by a member in respect of fines, fees or other amounts due to Her Majesty in right of Canada or a province, or a municipality, is the responsibility of the member and must be remitted, as soon as possible, in the manner approved by the Commissioner.
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Payment other than cash 48 A member whose responsibility it is to collect fines, fees or other amounts due to Her Majesty in right of Canada or a province, or a municipality, and who accepts anything other than cash in payment is, unless the Commissioner orders otherwise, personally responsible for the payment of that fine, fee or other amount.