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The Panel Convenor shall review the fact-finding report (having taken into account any comment or observation by the Independent Reviewer) and notify the complainant and the complainee in writing of the fact-finding report.
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The complainant and the complainee may make written observations or submit a written appeal to the Panel Convenor.
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The Panel Convenor shall review the fact-finding report, taking into account the observations or written appeal stated in the complainant and/or complainee's written submission (“Grounds of Appeal”), if any, and submit the final report together with the Grounds of Appeal to the Vice-Chancellor (or his/her designate) for consideration.
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The Vice-Chancellor (or designate) shall decide to accept or reject the recommendations or any part thereof contained in the final report and shall decide what actions, if any, should be taken. The Vice-Chancellor (or designate) may make a written request to the Investigation Team and/or the Panel Convenor for clarification or further information prior to making his/her final decision.
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The decision of the Vice-Chancellor or designate is final and will be conveyed in writing to the complainant and the complainee. The University is entitled to invoke formal disciplinary procedures if a case of sexual harassment is established. |