§ 7-01 Definitions.
RCNY § 7-01
As used in this chapter: "Community Service" means the performance of a service for a public entity or not-for-profit corporation, association, institution, or agency, in place of payment of a monetary civil penalty. Performance of a service may include attendance at a program, either in person or web-based, authorized by OATH that is designed to benefit, improve, or educate either the community or the Respondent. Community Service includes OATH's online community service course, which may be completed to satisfy a one- or two-hour Community Service requirement. "Decision" is a decision of a Hearing Officer sustaining or dismissing a charge and containing findings of fact and conclusions of law. "Hearing Officer" means a person designated by the Chief Administrative Law Judge of OATH, or his or her designee, to carry out the adjudicatory powers, duties and responsibilities of OATH. "Respondent" means a person against whom charges are alleged in a summons. "Specified Violations" are the violations specified in Section 1049(4)(b) of the Charter, and set forth in 48 RCNY § 7-02(a) below. (Added City Record 6/13/2017, eff. 6/13/2017; amended City Record 6/17/2019, eff. 7/17/2019)
