Parliament could sack head of protection service
An independent inquiry has found Zelda Holtzman guilty of serious misconduct and gross insubordination, and Parliament is considering its recommendation
The chairperson of an independent disciplinary inquiry has recommended that the suspended head of the Parliamentary Protection Services (PPS)‚ Zelda Holtzman‚ be dismissed after finding her guilty of serious misconduct amounting to gross insubordination.In his written recommended sanctions‚ dated October 8‚ the independent chairperson recommended dismissal for three charges and a final written warning for one‚ Parliament said on Monday."These charges related to Ms Holtzman’s refusal to provide written responses and a report to her manager‚ as per a lawful instruction given to her. This did not only amount to gross insubordination but a breakdown of the trust relationship between employer and employee‚ which is pivotal in the workplace‚" Parliament said.Dismissal was also recommended for failing to produce a strategic business plan‚ in line with and in support of Parliament’s strategic plan (a statutory requirement) and to submit an annual budget‚ it added."A final written warning wa...
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