19. A person in respect of whom a personnel board has made a decision may appeal to the Commission against the decision in accordance with this Part.
Requirements relating to appeal
20.—(1) An appeal under regulation 19 must —
(a)
be made within 30 days after the appellant is notified or deemed to be notified of the decision appealed against;
(b)
be in writing;
(c)
refer to the decision appealed against;
(d)
state the grounds of appeal in a clear and concise manner; and
(e)
be signed by the appellant.
(2) An appeal may be accompanied by any relevant testimonials, qualifications, references and other information that the appellant considers necessary in support of the appeal.
(3) The Commission may refuse to consider any appeal that does not comply with paragraph (1).
(4) If the Commission refuses to consider an appeal, the appellant must be notified.
Process for considering appeal
21.—(1) Where an appeal is made under regulation 19 —
(a)
the Secretary must cause the relevant records and grounds of decision to be sent to the Commission; and
(b)
the Commission is to consider and decide on the appeal.
(2) Before making any decision on an appeal, the Commission may —
(a)
seek advice on any matter arising out of the appeal; and
(b)
take further evidence from any person.
Decision on appeal
22.—(1) Subject to regulation 20(3), an appeal must be decided solely on its merits.
(2) After considering an appeal, the Commission may —
(a)
confirm or vary the decision appealed against; or
(b)
substitute a fresh decision for the decision appealed against.
(3) An appellant must be informed of the Commission’s decision on the appeal.
(4) The decision of the Commission on an appeal under these Regulations is final.