N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:1-3.7 - Investigation

(a) Upon receipt of a verbal or written grievance submitted pursuant to this subchapter on the form provided by the ADA Coordinator, the designated ADA coordinator will notify the grievant of the receipt of the grievance and the initiation of an investigation into the matter. The ADA coordinator will also indicate a date by which the investigation is expected to be completed. The investigation completion date shall not be later than 45 calendar days from the date of receipt of the grievance, if practicable, or unless a later date is agreed to by the grievant.

(b) An investigation, as may be appropriate, will follow the filing of a grievance. The investigation will be conducted by the agency's designated ADA Coordinator. The rules contemplate informal, but thorough investigations, affording all interested persons and their representatives, if any, an opportunity to submit evidence relevant to a grievance.

(c) In most cases a written determination as to the validity of the grievance and a description of the resolution, if any, will be issued by the designated decision maker and a copy forwarded to the grievant no later than 45 days after its filing.

(d) Upon completion of the investigation, the designated ADA coordinator shall prepare a report for review by the designated decision maker for the agency. The designated decision maker shall render a written decision within 45 calendar days of receipt of the grievance, if practicable or unless a later date is agreed to by the grievant, which decision shall be transmitted to the grievant and/or the alternate contact person if so designated by the grievant.

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N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:1-3.7

Administrative change.
See: 27 N.J.R. 4717(a). Adopted by 55 N.J.R. 952(b), effective 5/1/2023