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What is NYC RCNY § 11-01?

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Except as otherwise provided, the definitions set forth in 52 RCNY § 1-02 apply in this chapter. In addition, the following terms mean: "Case" means an adjudication pursuant to CAPA, under Section 1046 of the Charter, or an adjudication referred to OATH, pursuant to Section 1048 of the Charter.

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Effective: 9/15/2019Last amended: 2/22/2026

§ 11-01 Definitions.

RCNY § 11-01

Except as otherwise provided, the definitions set forth in 52 RCNY § 1-02 apply in this chapter. In addition, the following terms mean: "Case" means an adjudication pursuant to CAPA, under Section 1046 of the Charter, or an adjudication referred to OATH, pursuant to Section 1048 of the Charter. "Filing" means submitting papers to the hearing officer, whether in person, by mail, or by electronic means, for inclusion in the record of proceedings in a case. "Petition" means a document filed by the Board, analogous to a complaint in a civil action, which states the claims to be adjudicated. "Petitioner" means the Board. "Respondent" means a party against whom claims are asserted by the Board. (Added City Record 8/16/2019, eff. 9/15/2019; amended City Record 1/23/2026, eff. 2/22/2026)

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