T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S P RT I A ... - Broome County

§ 60-14 SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT § 60-15
at any time within 30 days of service of said notice, the deputy may serve a written
demand for a hearing evaluating the discontinuation of benefits.
§ 60-15. Hearings; Hearing Officer.
A. Upon timely service of a written demand for a hearing, a hearing before a Hearing
Officer shall be scheduled as soon as practicable. The deputy shall be given at least 10
days' written notice of the hearing. The Hearing Officer may adjourn the hearing for
good cause.
B. The Hearing Officer shall be an impartial person appointed by the County Executive.
C. All hearings shall be conducted in an orderly manner in order to ascertain the substantial
rights of the deputy, the Sheriff and the county. The deputy, the Sheriff and the county
shall be afforded an opportunity to present evidence and arguments on all issues involved
and cross-examine all witnesses who have testified. All witnesses shall testify under oath,
or by affirmation, and a stenographic record of the proceedings shall be kept. The
Hearing Officer may question any party or witness. The Hearing Officer shall not be
bound by common law or statutory rules of evidence or by technical or formal rules of
procedure.
D. Each party has the right to representation at his own expense.
E. The stenographic record of the hearing shall not be transcribed except upon request. The
cost of transcription shall be borne by the party requesting the transcription. A copy of
the stenographic record shall be paid for and given by the requesting party to the Hearing
Officer for distribution to all parties in interest.
F. Upon the conclusion of the hearing, the Hearing Officer shall render a decision, in
writing, explaining the basis of his conclusions. The Hearing Officer shall transmit the
written decision to the Sheriff, who will serve a copy of the decision on all parties.
G. The Hearing Officer shall make inquiry into the facts of the reported injuries, sicknesses
or deaths of a deputy resulting from the performance of his duties and to that end shall
have full authority and power to:
(1) Conduct hearings;
(2) Require the attendance of the deputy and other witnesses for testimony at any time
upon reasonable notice;
(3) Require the production of all books, papers, documents and other records
necessary for such inquiry;
(4) Issue subpoenas and compel compliance with the subpoenas in accordance with the
Civil Practice Law and Rules;
(5) Administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses at a hearing;
(6) Expel any party, witness, attorney or others from a hearing for improper,
disorderly or contemptuous conduct; and
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