(1) Subject to subregulation (2), the Commission shall cause an investigation to be undertaken into the allegation of an act of misconduct —
(a) on receipt of an allegation of an act of misconduct; or
(b) after the public officer is suspended under regulation 5.
(2) The Commission shall not cause an investigation to be undertaken under subregulation (1) if the Commission is satisfied from the supporting evidence submitted to the Commission that there is a prima facie case.