Does the governing body or a member of the public have the right to challenge the qualification of a “qualified volunteer member?”
Yes, the list of LOSAP recipients must be posted for the general public. Anyone who wishes to challenge the list or a portion of the list must do so in compliance with N.J.A.C. 5:30-14.11. * Appeals must be mailed to the Municipal Clerk or Fire Commission Secretary no later than 30 days from the time the list was posted. * Within 10 days, the sponsoring agency must forward the appeal to the volunteer organization. * If no action is taken by the volunteer organization within 30 days, the sponsoring agency shall investigate and submit a non-binding recommendation to the volunteer organization. * The emergency service organization shall accept, modify, or deny the recommendation and decide the matter. * Final decisions are subject to judicial review.
