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What is the deadline for a fire fighter or police officer to file an appeal with the commission?
What is the deadline for a fire fighter or police officer to file an appeal with the commission?
- Within 10 days after the date the action occurred (correct)
- Within 20 days after the date the action occurred
- Within 5 days after the date the action occurred
- Within 15 days after the date the action occurred
What must the appeal filed by the fire fighter or police officer contain, according to the text?
What must the appeal filed by the fire fighter or police officer contain, according to the text?
- Only the basis for the appeal and a request for a commission hearing
- Only a statement denying the truth of the charge as made
- Only a statement taking exception to the legal sufficiency of the charge
- All of the above: the basis for the appeal, a request for a commission hearing, a statement denying the truth of the charge, a statement taking exception to the legal sufficiency of the charge, and a statement alleging that the recommended action does not fit the offense or alleged offense (correct)
Who is the affected fire fighter or police officer entitled to be represented by in each hearing, appeal, or review?
Who is the affected fire fighter or police officer entitled to be represented by in each hearing, appeal, or review?
- Only by a person the fire fighter or police officer chooses
- Only by counsel
- By counsel or a person the fire fighter or police officer chooses (correct)
- By the commission
What does the text say the commission shall do in each proceeding where it performs an adjudicatory function?
What does the text say the commission shall do in each proceeding where it performs an adjudicatory function?
What is the commission required to do if it does not subpoena material requested by the affected fire fighter or police officer?
What is the commission required to do if it does not subpoena material requested by the affected fire fighter or police officer?
What does the text say the commission shall do in conducting the hearing?
What does the text say the commission shall do in conducting the hearing?
What is the primary responsibility of the commission or a designated member under section 143.009(a)?
What is the primary responsibility of the commission or a designated member under section 143.009(a)?
During an investigation under section 143.009(b), what can the commission or designated member do?
During an investigation under section 143.009(b), what can the commission or designated member do?
How must a deposition be taken in connection with an investigation under section 143.009(c)?
How must a deposition be taken in connection with an investigation under section 143.009(c)?
What is the legal force and effect of an oath administered or subpoena issued under section 143.009(d)?
What is the legal force and effect of an oath administered or subpoena issued under section 143.009(d)?
What offense does a person commit if they fail to respond to a subpoena issued under section 143.009(e)?
What offense does a person commit if they fail to respond to a subpoena issued under section 143.009(e)?
What is NOT a power granted to the commission or designated member during an investigation under section 143.009(b)?
What is NOT a power granted to the commission or designated member during an investigation under section 143.009(b)?
