N.J. Admin. Code § 4A:2-2.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 8, April 15, 2024

Section 4A:2-2.6 - Hearings before the appointing authority

(a) The hearing shall be held before the appointing authority or its designated representative.

(b) The employee may be represented by an attorney or authorized union representative.

(c) The parties shall have the opportunity to review the evidence supporting the charges and present and examine witnesses. The employee shall not be required to testify, but an employee who does testify will be subject to cross-examination.

(d) Within 20 days, which may be extended for good cause, of the hearing, or such additional time as agreed to by the parties, the appointing authority shall make a decision on the charges and furnish the employee either by personal service or certified mail with a Final Notice of Disciplinary Action. See N.J.A.C. 4A:2-2.13for the issuance of a Final Notice in removal appeals by certain law enforcement officers and firefighters.

N.J. Admin. Code § 4A:2-2.6

Modified by Executive Order No. 103(2020) 52 N.J.R. 971(a), effective 4/9/2020