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N.J.S.A. 11A:2-6 Powers and duties

In addition to other powers and duties vested in it by this title or by any other law, the commission shall: a. After a hearing, render the final admi… Implemented by 9 rules in N.J.A.C. Title 4A.

Title 11A · Chapter 2. Civil Service Commission · Article 2

In plain language

Where the Commission's appellate jurisdiction comes from, and the four categories are worth memorising because the rest of Article 4 keys off them. After a hearing, the Commission renders the final administrative decision on appeals by permanent career service employees, or those in a working test period, concerning removal, suspension or fine as prescribed by 11A:2-14, disciplinary demotion, and termination at the end of the working test period. Which category an action falls into decides who carries the burden of proof under 11A:2-21, and category (4) is the one where the burden sits with the employee.

Written by the NJ Civil Service Navigator editorial team from the text of this section. The statute itself is below, unabridged.

Current through the close of the 221st Legislature (L. 2025, c. 346). What that means

Enacted by L. 1986, c. 112, effective September 25, 1986. Last amended by L. 2008, c. 29, effective June 30, 2008.

A New Jersey statute changes only when the Legislature amends it, so a section untouched since its last amendment is settled rather than out of date.

Reviewed as of July 28, 2026. Official text: njleg.state.nj.us.

In addition to other powers and duties vested in it by this title or by any other law, the commission shall:

a.After a hearing, render the final administrative decision on appeals concerning permanent career service employees or those in their working test period in the following categories:#

(1)Removal,#

(2)Suspension or fine as prescribed in N.J.S.11A:2-14,#

(3)Disciplinary demotion, and#

(4)Termination at the end of the working test period for unsatisfactory performance;#

b.On a review of the written record, render the final administrative decision on other appeals;#

c.Provide for interim remedies or relief in a pending appeal where warranted;#

d.Adopt and enforce rules to carry out this title and to effectively implement a comprehensive personnel management system;#

e.Interpret the application of this title to any public body or entity; and#

f.Authorize and conduct such studies, inquiries, investigations or hearings in the operation of this title as it deems necessary.#

The rules that implement this section

A statute sets the framework and the Civil Service Commission’s rules fill in the detail. Where a question turns on procedure, the rule usually governs; where it turns on who is covered or what the Commission may do, the statute does.

Legislative history

Session laws, newest first

  1. L. 2008, c. 29, section 6Amended
    effective June 30, 2008
  2. L. 1986, c. 112Enacted
    effective September 25, 1986

How this section has been applied

29 reported decisions cite this section. Citations only: the summaries in the source are the publisher's own writing, and where we describe a case we write it from the decision itself.

New Jersey Supreme Court 10
  • Asbury Park v. Department of Civil Service17 N.J. 419, 111 A.2d 625, 1955 N.J. LEXIS 303
  • In re Herrmann192 N.J. 19, 926 A.2d 350, 2007 N.J. LEXIS 721
  • In re Stallworth208 N.J. 182, 26 A.3d 1059, 2011 N.J. LEXIS 477
  • Leopold v. Civil Service Com.20 A.2d 612
  • Henry v. Rahway State Prison81 N.J. 571, 410 A.2d 686, 1980 N.J. LEXIS 1310
  • In re Ambroise.258 N.J. 180, 318 A.3d 75, 2024 N.J. LEXIS 770
  • Hennessey v. Winslow Twp.183 N.J. 593, 875 A.2d 240, 2005 N.J. LEXIS 810
  • West New York v. Bock38 N.J. 500, 186 A.2d 97, 1962 N.J. LEXIS 190
  • Caldaro v. Ferber39 N.J. 314, 188 A.2d 576, 1963 N.J. LEXIS 231
  • Zahn v. Department of Civil Service8 N.J. 423, 86 A.2d 254, 1952 N.J. LEXIS 346
Appellate Division 19
  • In re Crowley193 N.J. Super. 197, 473 A.2d 90, 1984 N.J. Super. LEXIS 965
  • Belleville v. Coppla187 N.J. Super. 147, 453 A.2d 1344, 1982 N.J. Super. LEXIS 960
  • Sabia v. Elizabeth132 N.J. Super. 6, 331 A.2d 620, 1974 N.J. Super. LEXIS 430
  • Moorestown v. Armstrong89 N.J. Super. 560, 215 A.2d 775, 1965 N.J. Super. LEXIS 324
  • Scancarella v. Department of Civil Service21 N.J. Super. 11, 90 A.2d 517, 1952 N.J. Super. LEXIS 764
  • In re Juvenile Detention Officer Union County364 N.J. Super. 608, 837 A.2d 1101, 2003 N.J. Super. LEXIS 382
  • New Jersey Dep't of Corrections v. Torres164 N.J. Super. 421, 396 A.2d 1150, 1978 N.J. Super. LEXIS 1219
  • Roberts v. Millburn74 N.J. Super. 19, 180 A.2d 397, 1962 N.J. Super. LEXIS 566
  • Fifth Street Pier Corp. v. Hoboken40 N.J. Super. 12, 122 A.2d 7, 1956 N.J. Super. LEXIS 386
  • In re Changes in the State Classification Plan460 N.J. Super. 358, 215 A.3d 918, 2019 N.J. Super. LEXIS 113
  • In re Appeal of White171 N.J. Super. 493, 410 A.2d 66, 1979 N.J. Super. LEXIS 988
  • West New York v. Bock71 N.J. Super. 143, 176 A.2d 527, 1961 N.J. Super. LEXIS 418
  • Plainfield v. Simpson50 N.J. Super. 250, 141 A.2d 788, 1958 N.J. Super. LEXIS 492
  • Orange v. De Stefano48 N.J. Super. 407, 137 A.2d 593, 1958 N.J. Super. LEXIS 318
  • Dutcher v. Department of Civil Service7 N.J. Super. 156, 72 A.2d 393, 1950 N.J. Super. LEXIS 764
  • Cliff v. Morris County Bd. of Social Services197 N.J. Super. 307, 484 A.2d 1275, 1984 N.J. Super. LEXIS 1235
  • Murphy v. Department of Civil Service155 N.J. Super. 491, 382 A.2d 1161, 1978 N.J. Super. LEXIS 677
  • Marshall v. Board of Chosen Freeholders60 N.J. Super. 587, 160 A.2d 52, 1960 N.J. Super. LEXIS 581
  • Bayonne v. Dougherty59 N.J. Super. 288, 157 A.2d 533, 1960 N.J. Super. LEXIS 600

Effective-date provisions

Quoted from the session laws themselves.

  • Section 120 of L. 2008, c. 29 provides: “This act shall take effect immediately and any actions necessary to implement this act may be taken any time thereafter. General implementation shall be completed no later than 12 months following enactment.” Chapter 29, L. 2008, was approved on June 30, 2008.

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