Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024
Section 19:12-6.3 - Who may file; when to file(a) Eligible law enforcement officers or firefighters employed by a law enforcement agency or department that is not subject to the provisions of Title 11A of the New Jersey Statutes, who are terminated based on a complaint or charges issued for disciplinary reasons not involving any alleged violation of criminal law, may appeal their terminations by filing a request for the appointment of a member of the Special Disciplinary Arbitration Panel. An appeal may be filed only by the terminated employee or the employee's authorized representative.(b) An appeal of the termination of a non-civil service law enforcement officer or firefighter shall be filed within 20 days after the employee has been personally served with a notice of termination. (c) Any assertion by the employer that the law enforcement officer or firefighter is not eligible for Special Disciplinary Arbitration at (a) or (b) above must be made by a motion to dismiss, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 19:12-6.5.N.J. Admin. Code § 19:12-6.3
Amended by 53 N.J.R. 1167(a), effective 7/6/2021