N.J. Admin. Code § 5:105-1.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

Section 5:105-1.1 - Purpose, scope, conformance, and construction of rules

(a) The rules in this chapter are for the purpose of establishing procedures for the consideration of complaints filed pursuant to the Act, and for the benefit of any person seeking to utilize the Council as an information resource for understanding the Act and/or the functions of the Council.

(b) Any aspect of the adjudicatory process for denial of access complaints not covered by this chapter shall be governed by the Administrative Procedures Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14B-1 et seq., and the Uniform Administrative Procedure Rules, N.J.A.C. 1:1. To the extent that these rules are inconsistent with the Administrative Procedures Act and Uniform Administrative Procedure Rules, the rules in this chapter shall apply.

(c) The rules in this chapter shall be liberally construed to permit the Council to discharge its statutory function.

(d) The rules in this chapter shall conform to the requirements of the Administrative Procedures Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14B-1 et seq., and the Uniform Administrative Procedure Rules, N.J.A.C. 1:1, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:105-1.1

Amended by 54 N.J.R. 2081(a), effective 11/7/2022