Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 11A:2-6

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
11A:2-6. Powers and duties. In addition to other powers and duties vested in it by this title or by any other law, the commission shall:

a. After a hearing, render the final administrative decision on appeals concerning permanent career service employees or those in their working test period in the following categories:

(1) Removal,

(2) Suspension or fine as prescribed in N.J.S.11A:2-14,

(3) Disciplinary demotion, and

(4) Termination at the end of the working test period for unsatisfactory performance;

b. On a review of the written record, render the final administrative decision on other appeals;

c. Provide for interim remedies or relief in a pending appeal where warranted;

d. Adopt and enforce rules to carry out this title and to effectively implement a comprehensive personnel management system;

e. Interpret the application of this title to any public body or entity; and

f. Authorize and conduct such studies, inquiries, investigations or hearings in the operation of this title as it deems necessary.

Amended 2008, c.29, s.6.