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LOCAL DETERMINATION. Simon Bird. Investigating Officers Reports When and How to Refer to APE Sanctions Proposed Revisions to the Code. 10’s REPORT. Importance Content Structure. Clarity of Reasoning. The Importance of Reasons. Understanding Engagement Resolution Rationality.
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LOCAL DETERMINATION Simon Bird
Investigating Officers Reports • When and How to Refer to APE • Sanctions • Proposed Revisions to the Code
10’s REPORT Importance Content Structure Clarity of Reasoning
The Importance of Reasons • Understanding • Engagement • Resolution • Rationality
Reference to the APE Criteria When How
Sanctions AN ART NOT A SCIENCE
Aggravating Factors Personal Gain Improper use of office to benefit others Dishonesty Ignoring advice Persistent behaviour Unfairly blaming others Continuing denial in the face of evidence
Mitigating Factors Genuine mistake Previous good record and compliance since Actions affected by ill-health Recognition of failure Apology Rectification Sound Motive/Benefit to the public
Two Key Questions Is this the most serious breach of its kind which we could consider as falling within the scope of our power of sanction? If not, where does it fall in the range?