Appeals Committee

To hear and decide upon appeals arising from the decisions of the Disciplinary Hearing as provided for in Regulation 13 of the Fire Services ( Discipline ) Regulations 1985; appeals against decisions of the Chief Fire Officer under the grievance procedure; disputes under the national conditions of service for uniformed personnel; appeals against dismissal made in accordance with the Fire Authority's disciplinary procedures and ACAS Guidelines; appeals under the Firemen's Pension Scheme Order and appeals under the Local Government Superannuation Regulations. There are 5 Members in total on this Committee but only the Chair and Vice Chair of the Committee are permanent. The other 3 Members are selected by the Clerk to the Fire Authority ( following consultation with Group Leaders ) as and when necessary in accordance with proportionality and subject to eligibility.