Misconduct is considered to be “Any abuse of powers, whether against subordinates or against members of the public, or any act which may be deemed an abuse of functions, provided that it does not amount to a criminal offence” (art.
Se considera falta disciplinaria "toda extralimitación de atribuciones, ya sea contra los subalternos o contra el público y todo hecho que pueda calificarse como abuso de funciones, siempre que no alcance a constituir delito" (art. 22, Nº 5).