N.J. Admin. Code § 15:21-12.9

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 15:21-12.9 - Appeals procedures

(a) Upon failure to comply with this subchapter, the library board of trustees may appeal to the State Librarian upon written request for a determination that expenditures are or were not in compliance with this subchapter during a specific fiscal year. Written notice of the library board of trustees' appeal shall be provided to the municipality.

(b) Within 30 days of written notice, the library board of trustees may submit to the State Librarian a written response to the appeal, and either party may request an informal hearing before the State Librarian. The parties shall provide information concerning municipal and library expenditures during the fiscal year at issue upon request of the State Librarian.

(c) The State Librarian shall issue a written decision to the library board of trustees, with copies to the municipality and to the Division of Local Government Services. A determination by the State Librarian that expenditures during a fiscal year were not in compliance with this chapter may result in sanctions for non-compliance including the withholding of State Support for subsequent fiscal years as provided above in N.J.A.C. 15:21-12.8.

N.J. Admin. Code § 15:21-12.9