NY A08915

Creates separate disciplinary hearing procedures for non-New York City public employees (state employees and employees of municipalities outside NYC) under new subdivision 2-b of Civil Service Law section 75.

Requires independent hearing officers selected by mutual agreement or from a Public Employment Relations Board list of seven names, with parties alternately striking names to select the final officer.

Mandates that non-NYC employees receive written notice of disciplinary charges, at least eight days to respond in writing, representation by counsel or employee organization, and the right to summon witnesses.

Requires cost of independent hearing officers to be divided equally between employer and employee, with ability to allocate costs based on frivolous claims or defenses under specified criteria.

Establishes that non-NYC employees suspended pending disciplinary determination shall be suspended with pay (rather than without pay as in NYC), with potential penalties including reprimand, fines up to $100, suspension without pay up to two months, demotion, or dismissal if found guilty.