(1) Any misconduct or disciplinary offence by a teacher shall be dealt with as soon as possible after the time of its occurrence. Such misconduct or offence shall be reported to the Permanent Secretary for transmission to the Secretary, Teaching Service Commission. The Commission shall take the necessary action in accordance with powers vested in them by the Act and these Regulations.
(2) If in the opinion of the Commission it would be in the interest of the Teaching Service, the Commission may suspend the teacher, and a teacher so suspended shall cease to perform the functions of his or her post.