(1) Subject to sub-regulations (2) and (3), these Regulations do not apply to a particular officer.
(2) The Commission in giving its advice with respect to the exercise of disciplinary control under sections 87, 90 and 94(1) of the Constitution of Saint Lucia shall —
(a) apply where practicable, the procedures in these Regulations; and
(b) ensure that no advice is tendered to the Governor General with respect to the exercise of disciplinary control or removal of a particular officer until the particular officer is given a reasonable opportunity to be heard.
(3) The Commission when considering a matter under these Regulations shall —
(a) consider any policy pertaining to the management of the public service, and the values and objectives of the public service as prescribed;
(b) be guided by the principles of natural justice.