If, after considering all written representations made under section 118B , the chief executive believes a ground exists to take the proposed action, the chief executive may decide to—
(a) if the proposed action was to suspend the appointment—suspend the appointment for a period not longer than the suspension period stated in the notice given to the inspector under section 118B ; or
(b) if the proposed action was to cancel the appointment—(i) cancel the appointment; or(ii) suspend the appointment for a term of not longer than 2 years.