New Jersey § 40a:14-202
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:14-202, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:14-202.
a. An employing agency or department subject to the provisions of section 2 of P.L.2009, c. 16 ( C.40A:14-201 ) shall conduct a hearing on the complaint or charges within 30 days of the date on
which the officer or firefighter was suspended, unless (1) the officer or firefighter
agrees to waive his right to the hearing or (2) the parties agree to an adjournment
to a later date. As provided in paragraphs (2) and (4) of subsection b. of section 2 of P.L.2009, c. 16 ( C.40A:14-201 ), the calendar days that accrue during any such waiver or agreement to adjourn shall
not be used in calculating the date upon which the officer or firefighter is entitled,
pursuant to subsection a. of section 2 of P.L.2009, c. 16 ( C.40A:14-201 ), to receive his base salary pending a final determination on the officer's or firefighter's
appeal. b. The employing agency or department shall make a final disposition of the complaint
and charges against the officer or firefighter within 20 days of the hearing and shall
furnish the officer or firefighter with a written notice thereof. c. An officer or firefighter shall have 20 days from the date of receipt of a written
notice to appeal. The calendar days that accrue between the date of the receipt of a written notice
of a final disposition and the filing of an appeal shall not be used in calculating
the date upon which that officer or firefighter is entitled, pursuant to subsection
a. of section 2 of P.L.2009, c. 16 ( C.40A:14-201 ), to receive his base salary pending a final determination on his appeal. d. To facilitate the timely rendering of a final determination on an appeal filed
pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2009, c. 16 ( C.40A:14-200 et al.), an aggrieved officer or firefighter shall file his appeal simultaneously
with the Office of Administrative Law and the Civil Service Commission. The simultaneous filing of an appeal pursuant to this subsection shall be in a manner,
form and time prescribed by the Civil Service Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 40a:14-202
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