2023 Laws not yet authenticated through a Commencement Order

Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

20.   Penalties

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    (1)   The following are the penalties that may be imposed in respect of disciplinary proceedings brought against a station officer, subordinate officer or fire fighter under the preceding regulations—

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      (a)     dismissal, that is termination of appointment;

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      (b)     reduction in rank, that is, removal to another grade with an immediate reduction in salary;

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      (c)     reduction of remuneration, that is, an immediate adjustment of remuneration to a lower point on the scale of remuneration attached to the particular office;

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      (d)     deferment of increment, that is, a postponement of the date on which the next increment is due, with corresponding postponements in subsequent years;

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      (e)     stoppage of increment, that is, no payment for a specified period of an increment otherwise due;

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      (f)     confinement to barracks, in the case of a fire fighter not exceeding 28 days and such confinement shall involve the performance of ordinary duties and parades as well as fatigue duties;

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      (g)     reprimand,

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    fine not exceeding $25.

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    (2)   Where a fine is imposed the amount of such fine shall be deducted from the pay of the officer in such manner as may be specified at the time the penalty is imposed.