(1) The Commission shall, at the conclusion of a hearing, inform the public officer —
(a) in writing of its finding and reason for the penalty imposed;
(b) of the right to appeal to the Public Service Board of Appeal; and
(c) of the time required by the Public Service Board of Appeal for making an application for an appeal.
(2) Where a public officer lodges an appeal with the Public Service Board of Appeal within the specified period, the penalty takes effect pending the determination of the appeal of the public officer by the Public Service Board of Appeal.