Appeals (Chief Officer) Committee

To discharge, on behalf of the Council, the following duties:   (a) Hearing an appeal of a Chief Executive / Protected Officer against action taken by the Appointments, Remuneration and Chief Officer Conduct Committee on Sanctions (except for dismissal).   (b) Consideration of an Investigation Report and any other relevant information considered by the Appointments, Remuneration and Chief Officer Conduct Committee.    (c) Listening to the Chief Executive/Protected Officer who have the opportunity to state their case in person.   (e) Giving careful consideration to these matters and conduct any further investigation it considers necessary to reach a decision.   (f) Deciding whether to;   ·         confirm the sanction of the Appointments, Remuneration and Chief Officer Conduct Committee; ·         impose no sanction; or ·         impose a lesser sanction.   (The decision of the Appeals Committee is final).