Article 148
The severity of the disciplinary penalties imposed shall be commensurate with the seriousness of the misconduct. To determine the seriousness of the misconduct and to decide upon the disciplinary penalty to be imposed, account shall be taken in particular of: (a) the nature of the misconduct and the circumstances in which it occurred; (b) the extent to which the misconduct adversely affects the integrity, reputation or interests of the Agency; (c) the extent to which the misconduct involves intentional actions or negligence; (d) the motives for the misconduct of the staff member; (e) the grade and seniority of the staff member; (f) the degree of the personal responsibility of the staff member; (g) the level of the duties and responsibilities of the staff member; (h) whether the misconduct involves repeated action or behaviour; (i) the conduct of the staff member throughout the course of his career.