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(2) If the officer

(2) does not furnish any such statement within the

time specified by the Governor; or

(b)

fails to exculpate himself to the satisfaction of the Governor,

the Governor may order an investigation under C.R. 56 or C.R. 57.

Investigations under C.RR. 56 and 57

Appointments for C.R. 56 and C.R. 57

Procedure under C.RR. 56 and 57

5. (1) An investigation ordered by the Governor for the purposes of C.R. 56 shall be conducted by an Investigating Officer appointed by the Governor.

6.

7.

(2) An investigation ordered by the Governor for the purposes of C.R. 57 shall be conducted by an Investigating Committee appointed by the Governor.

(1) An Investigating Officer shall be a public officer who is senior to the officer alleged to have been guilty of misconduct.

:

(2) An Investigating Committee shall consist of two or more public officers,

officers, who shall be senior Co the officer alleged to have been guilty of misconduct.

(1) An investigation ordered by the Governor for the purposes of C.R. 56 of 57 shall be conducted by an Investigating Officer ΟΙ Committee in accordance

with

(a) these regulations;

(b) such directions, whether general or special, as

the Governor may give; and

(c) subject to (a) and (b), such procedure as the

Committee may determine.

(2) The Investigating Officer or Committee shall, on the completion of an investigation, make a report to the Governor, which shall contain

a record of the proceedings;

(a)

(b)

such

findings of fact 25 the Investigating Officer or Committee may consider relevant; and

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