activities performed by the PO during the preparatory stage

3. What are the activities performed by the PO during the preparatory stage? Following are the activities performed by the Presenting Officer during the preparatory stage: Examine Appointment order and the documents received along with it: a) Establishing rapport with the Inquiry Officer b) Understanding the charge c) Analysing the charge d) Link the facts to evidence e) Anticipate possible line of defence: At the preparatory stage, the Presenting Officer should also anticipate the line of defence, the Charged Officer will be taking. f) Visualise the transaction