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(2)

(b)

(c)

criminal proceedings have been or, in the Chief

Justice's opinion, are likely to be instituted

against the officer; or

investigation of the officer's conduct is being

undertaken and the Chief Justice considers it is

contrary to the public interest for him to continue

to exercise the powers and functions of his office.

During the period of an officer's suspension under

(a)

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subsection (1)(a) the officer is entitled to not less

than 50% of the emoluments of his office, as

determined by the Chief Justice;

(b) subsection (1)(b) the officer is entitled to not less

than 50% of the emoluments of his office, as

determined by the Chief Justice, but he is entitled

to no further emoluments if he is convicted, pending

(c)

a decision by the Governor under section 10; and

subsection (1)(c) the officer is entitled to the full

emoluments of his office.

(3) If proceedings against an officer do not result in an

action being taken under section 10, the officer is entitled to the

full amount of the emoluments that he would have been entitled to if

he had not been suspended.

(4) If an action under section 10 other than dismissal is

taken, the officer is entitled to all or a portion, as determined by

the Chief Justice, of the emoluments that he would have been

entitled to if he had not been suspended.