The PDC will report to the Ombudsman about the progress of an investigation. Where the ombudsman or the whistleblower requests information about the progress of an investigation, that information will be provided within 28 days of the date of the request. 11. Action after an investigation 11.1 Investigator’s Final Report At the conclusion of the investigation, the investigator will submit a written report of his/her findings to the PDC. The report will contain: The allegation(s): • - an account of all relevant information received and, if the investigator has rejected evidence as being unreliable, the reasons for this opinion being formed - the conclusions reached and the for them - any recommendations arising from the conclusions. Where the investigator has found that the conduct disclosed by the whistleblower • has occurred, recommendations made by the investigator will include: - the steps that need to be taken by SV to prevent the conduct from continuing or occurring in the future - any action that should be taken by SV to remedy any harm or loss arising from the conduct. This action may include bringing disciplinary proceedings against the person responsible for the conduct, and referring the matter to an appropriate authority for further consideration. The report will be accompanied by: • - the transcript or other record of any oral evidence taken, including tape recordings - all documents, statements or other exhibits received by the officer and accepted as evidence during the course of the investigation. Where the investigator’s report is to include an adverse comment against any person, that person will be given the opportunity to respond and his/her defence will be fairly included in the report. The report will not disclose particulars likely to lead to the identification of the whistleblower. 11.2 Action To Be Taken If the PDC is satisfied that the investigation has found that the disclosed conduct has occurred, he/she will recommend to the CEO the action that must be taken to prevent the conduct from continuing or occurring in the future. The PDC may also recommend that action be taken to remedy any harm or loss arising from the conduct.
The PDC will report to the Ombudsman about the progress of an investigation. Where the ombudsman or the whistleblower requests information about the progress of an investigation, that information will be provided within 28 days of the date of the request. 11. Action after an investigation 11.1 Investigator’s Final Report At the conclusion of the investigation, the investigator will submit a written report of his/her findings to the PDC. The report will contain: • The allegation(s): - an account of all relevant information received and, if the investigator has rejected evidence as being unreliable, the reasons for this opinion being formed - the conclusions reached and the for them - any recommendations arising from the conclusions. • Where the investigator has found that the conduct disclosed by the whistleblower has occurred, recommendations made by the investigator will include: - the steps that need to be taken by SV to prevent the conduct from continuing or occurring in the future - any action that should be taken by SV to remedy any harm or loss arising from the conduct. This action may include bringing disciplinary proceedings against the person responsible for the conduct, and referring the matter to an appropriate authority for further consideration. • The report will be accompanied by: - the transcript or other record of any oral evidence taken, including tape recordings - all documents, statements or other exhibits received by the officer and accepted as evidence during the course of the investigation. Where the investigator’s report is to include an adverse comment against any person, that person will be given the opportunity to respond and his/her defence will be fairly included in the report. The report will not disclose particulars likely to lead to the identification of the whistleblower. 11.2 Action To Be Taken If the PDC is satisfied that the investigation has found that the disclosed conduct has occurred, he/she will recommend to the CEO the action that must be taken to prevent the conduct from continuing or occurring in the future. The PDC may also recommend that action be taken to remedy any harm or loss arising from the conduct.
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