New Jersey § 43:17-27
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 43:17-27, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43:17-27.
If any member of the board of representatives, or trustee or any officer is charged with misconduct or malfeasance in office or charged with a violation of any law or the rules and regulations adopted by the
New Jersey State Firemen's Association, such person shall immediately be served with
a copy of the complaint, including charges and specifications. The charges shall then be investigated by a member or committee of the membership
of the local relief association elected thereby and a report of the investigation
shall be submitted thereto. If the association by a majority vote of the membership present determines that
there is probable cause that an offense has been committed or there is misconduct
or malfeasance in office, then a hearing shall be conducted. The person or persons charged may be represented in person or by an attorney-in-fact
or attorney-at-law, and may examine, cross-examine, or present witnesses or testimony,
and written or oral evidence. The hearing before the membership shall be conducted by an officer or other designated
person selected by the association, and at the conclusion of the hearing the officer
or such duly selected person shall make findings and recommendations which shall be
submitted to the membership. A majority vote shall determine the guilt or innocence of the person or persons
charged and any penalty to be imposed. If any person is found guilty of misconduct or malfeasance in office, the association
or board of representatives may declare the office vacant and fill the vacancy as
hereinbefore provided. If the association or board of representatives does not take action to charge any
person with a violation of law or the rules and regulations adopted by the New Jersey
State Firemen's Association or for misconduct or malfeasance in office, the New Jersey
State Firemen's Association may take such action or declare the association out of
accord, seize control of all assets thereof in accordance with the rules and regulations
adopted by the New Jersey State Firemen's Association, and take necessary action to
protect and preserve the funds or property of the association .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 43:17-27
What does New Jersey Statutes § 43:17-27 cover?
Section 43:17-27 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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