Breaches of discipline
76 Breaches of discipline
A member commits a breach of discipline if the member:
engages in disgraceful or improper conduct, either on or off duty; or
is negligent, inefficient or careless in the discharge of the member's duties; or
contravenes or fails to comply with a provision of a Code of
Conduct referred to in section 14A(2); or
fails to obey a lawful direction, instruction or order given by, or caused to be issued by, the Commissioner or a member or person having authority over the member, including general orders and instructions issued under section 14A(1) and directions, instructions or orders given in relation to a breach of discipline or an alleged breach of discipline; or
gives misleading information to the Commissioner or a member or person having authority over the member in relation to a breach of discipline or an alleged breach of discipline; or
fails to be of good behaviour for a period fixed under section 84D(c); or
uses a substance (including liquor or a drug) in a manner that results in unacceptable performance of the member's duties or improper conduct whilst on duty; or
is absent from duty except:
where proper leave has been granted; or
with reasonable cause; or
is convicted of an offence, whether within or outside the
Territory; or
aids, abets, counsels or procures, or, by any act or omission, is directly or indirectly knowingly concerned in or a party to, a breach of discipline committed by another member in circumstances referred to in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (da), (db), (e) or (f).
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