Dealing with Subpoenas at Organizational Units

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Who is responsible for notifying Local 36 of a scheduled meeting of certain permanent boards and committees?

Diversity Management Officer

Local 3721 Representative

Fire Chief

Chairman of the permanent board or committee (correct)

Which position is designated as the Chairperson of the Uniform Board?

DFC OD Operations Deputy

AFC Services or designee (correct)

Safety Officer

Medical Director

Who selects three (3) Battalion Chiefs and designates one as Chairperson?

Emergency Water Planning Committee DFC FPD

Fire Box Assignment Committee Liaison

DFC of affected Division (correct)

Diversity Management Officer

Who is referred to in the text as the designated representative for Local 3721 in various committees and boards?

Local 3721 Representative Signup and view all the answers

Which position is NOT listed as part of the Emergency Water Planning Committee?

Local 36 Representative Signup and view all the answers

Who is the designated Chairperson of the AFC Services or designee?

DFC OD Operations Deputy Signup and view all the answers

What should members do if they wish to request representation by the Office of the Attorney General?

Submit FD Form 2.6 to the Corporation. Signup and view all the answers

What action can be taken if a person fails to comply with a subpoena without adequate excuse?

They can be held in contempt of court. Signup and view all the answers

When should a member personally deliver the summons and FD Form 2.6 to the Office of the General Counsel?

Without delay. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Subpoena Duces Tecum?

To direct a witness to bring relevant documents. Signup and view all the answers

What must be done if a member wishes to have a subpoena quashed, modified, or withdrawn?

Contact the Office of the General Counsel. Signup and view all the answers

In civil suits arising from acts in the line of duty, what option is available for members who do not wish to be represented by the Office of the Attorney General?

Contact private legal counsel at their own cost. Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the procedure for dealing with process servers attempting to serve subpoenas on members at organizational units?

The same as for service of summonses, as outlined in Part 1A, paragraph 4 of the order. Signup and view all the answers

What should members do if they receive a subpoena requiring them to testify and produce departmental documents?

Immediately bring the subpoena to their supervisor's attention and notify the Office of the General Counsel. Signup and view all the answers

If it is determined that the requested documents may be released, what will happen?

The member will be authorized to bring the documents to the trial or hearing and given instructions on their production. Signup and view all the answers

If it is determined that the requested documents may not be released, what action may the Office of the General Counsel take?

The Office of the General Counsel may act to have the subpoena withdrawn, quashed, or modified. Signup and view all the answers

What should members do if they receive a subpoena requiring the production of departmental documents in cases where they have no personal knowledge?

Notify their supervisor and the Office of the General Counsel about the subpoena. Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, who is typically the official custodian of departmental documents?

Members are usually not the official custodian of departmental documents. Signup and view all the answers