2006 Utah Code - 67-19a-408 — Career Service Review Board hearing -- Evidentiary and procedural rules.

     67-19a-408.   Career Service Review Board hearing -- Evidentiary and procedural rules.
     (1) The board shall:
     (a) hold a hearing to review the hearing officer's decision not later than 30 days after it receives the official transcript and the briefs;
     (b) review the decision of the hearing officer by considering the official record of that hearing and the briefs of the parties; and
     (c) issue its written decision addressing the hearing officer's decision within 40 working days after the record for its proceeding is closed.
     (2) In addition to whatever other remedy the board grants, it may order that the employee be placed on the reappointment roster provided for by Section 67-19-17 for assignment to another agency.
     (3) If the board does not issue its written decision within 40 working days after closing the record, the agency that is a party to the grievance is not liable for any claimed back wages or benefits after the date the decision is due.
     (4) The board may not award attorneys' fees or costs to either party.
     (5) The board may close a hearing by complying with the procedures and requirements of Title 52, Chapter 4, Open and Public Meetings Act.
     (6) The board may seal the file and the evidence produced at the hearing if the evidence raises questions about an employee's character, professional competence, or physical or mental health.

Amended by Chapter 14, 2006 General Session