1. The Department has a sexual harassment policy.
(b)(i) Investigating officers are appointed to investigate allegations of misconduct. Reports are submitted to the delegated authority.
(b)(ii) On the basis of the investigation report the official will be charged and subjected to a disciplinary hearing. Sanctions that can be issued are written warning, a final written warning, Suspension without pay ranging from one (1) to three (3) months, demotion and dismissal.
2. 3 cases
(a)(i) 2016/17 – 1 case, 2015/16 – 2 cases, and 2014/15 – 0 cases.
(ii) Nil.
(b)(i) 2 cases
(ii) one case
(iii) none
(c) Final written warning and two months’ suspension