N.J. Admin. Code § 19:42A-2.6

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 19:42A-2.6 - Transmission to the OAL or designation of a hearing examiner

(a) Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 5:12-107(a), unless the Commission hears a contested case directly, the Chair may refer the matter to the OAL or designate a member of the Commission, or other qualified person other than an employee of the Commission, to serve as a hearing examiner.

(b) If a hearing examiner becomes unavailable at any time after the commencement of a hearing, but prior to the filing of the initial decision, the Chair may appoint another hearing examiner or transfer the contested case to the OAL or the Commission. The Commission or the new hearing examiner may either continue the hearing and render a decision upon the entire record or begin the hearing anew.