Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00347:clause:1_12
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00347
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 12
Character Range: 10122–11031

12  Appeals concerning disciplinary action
 (1) Before taking disciplinary action under section 11 in relation to a member of a rural fire brigade, the appropriate disciplinary authority must:
 (a) investigate the alleged breach of discipline; and
 (b) give the member at least 14 days' notice in writing of the findings of the investigation and of the disciplinary action that the appropriate disciplinary authority proposes to take in relation to the member.
 (2) The member may, within 14 days after receiving the notice, appeal to the Minister against the findings of the appropriate disciplinary authority, or against any disciplinary action the appropriate disciplinary authority proposed to take.
 (3) On an appeal, the Minister may:
 (a) confirm the decision of the appropriate disciplinary authority; or
 (b) determine that no action, or that other disciplinary action, be taken against the member.