NOTES ON THE COMPLETION OF THIS FORM (INQUIRY
MONITORING)
1. The performance of an Inspector at an
inquiry is firstly judged on an objective five point scale A,
B, C, D, E irrespective of the degree of difficulty of the inquiry
or the experience of the Inspector. The five points on the scale
are as follows:-
A. Outstanding—An outstanding level
of performance in all fields.
B. Good—A highly competent performance.
The Inspector is seen to be fully in charge. By thorough preparation
and foresight he/she anticipates difficulties and produces imaginative
and sensible solutions. Participants handled with flair and sensitivity.
C. Satisfactory—A sound performance
in most respects, after which the parties present should leave
the inquiry satisfied that they have had a fair hearing and that
the Inspector has fully understood the evidence and submissions.
D. Fair—A performance which is significantly
inadequate in one or more aspects but where the parties are not
likely to feel so aggrieved at the way in which the inquiry had
been handled as to lodge a complaint or appeal to the High Court.
E. Unacceptable—A performance so bad
in one or more aspects that the parties would have cause to feel
really aggrieved at the way in which the inquiry had been handled.
Such a performance would warrant a written warning.
2. At the end of the inquiry an assessment
should be made as to the degree of difficulty of the inquiry for
the Inspector in question bearing in mind his/her grade. The assessment
should not be based on the allocation of the case but on the situation
found at the inquiry itself, ie the demeanour of the parties,
the weight and technicality of the evidence etc. The marking is
on a 5 point scale 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. The criteria are as follows:-
(1) Well above average difficulty for the
Inspector's grade.
(2) Above average difficulty for the Inspector's
grade.
(3) Average difficulty for the Inspector's
grade.
(4) Below average difficulty for the Inspector's
grade.
(5) Well below average difficulty for the
Inspector's grade.
3. Full comments should be given in sections
1 to 4 inclusive to explain the marks awarded and to indicate
to the Inspector the strengths and weaknesses of his/her performance.
Part 5 should include a summary of the performance by the reporting
officer. This should be discussed with the Inspector at a special
appraisal interview arranged after the close of the inquiry when
the marks awarded should be disclosed. Parts 6.1 and 6.2 should
be completed during this interview. In part 8 any comments the
Inspector wishes to make on the preceding Sections of the form
should be recorded after which both the Inspector and the reporting
officer should sign and date it.
4. One copy of the form should be given
to the Inspector, one copy retained on the Inspector's personal
file with the decision letter/report written as a result of the
inquiry and the written work appraisal form. The top copy of the
form should be sent to the ACPI as soon as possible after completion.
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