Bulletin 08: Retirement Board Flashcards
(45 cards)
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What is the DC Police and Firefighter Retirement composed of?
members and alternates appointed by the mayor from persons who are dc government employees. one member and alternate from DC office of personnel, office of the corporation counsel, department of human services, MPD and DCFEMS and two members one whom shall be a physician appointed from among persons who are not officers or employees of DC government.
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From what department must the member and alternate on theretirment boardbe medical officers?
The member and alternate from the Department of Human Services shall both be medical officers.
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What is the Order for whom shall serve as Chairperson of the DCRB?
- Member from the Office of Personnel; 2. Alternate from Office of Personnel; 3. Member from Office of the Corporate Counsel; 4. Alternate from Office of Corporate Counsel
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What constitutes a quorum for the DCRB?
Any 5 Principals or designated alternates so long as one of the 5 is the designated Chairperson
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What does the DCRB holding meetings to consider? What is their focus and tasks?
- Consider retirement and related cases of members of MPD, FD, United States Park Police, and elligible US Secret Service 2. Consider applications for relief of survivors of members or retired members 3. Applications for lump sum payments in cases of POD death
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When are DCRB meetings held? When and Where are they held?
Thursdays or any other day that the board deems necessaryat 0900 in the hearing room (room 326) at 613 G St NW; unless otherwise determined by the board.
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For what reasons may the DCRB Chairperson waive any of the provisions of Bull. 8?
For good cause shown, in the Chairperson’s discretion and in the interest of justice or to prevent hardship
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Does an applicant appearing before the DCRB have a right to representation?
Yes. They have the right to be represented by an attorney or non-legal representative of the applicant’s choosing.
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What should occur for an applicant appearing before the DCRB that does not have an attorney, in a complicated case?
In the interest of Justice or facilitating adequate records, DCRB shall urge an applicant to seek an attorney and allow the applicant a reasonable period of time in which to do so.
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What should occur if an applicant refuses to seek legal representation following DCRB encouragement?
The DCRB shall act as an impartial body and exhaust all the facts and circumstances surrounding the case to develop them to the fullest extent possible.
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What is the order of questioning for applicants, expert witnesses, and other persons giving testimony to DCRB?
First questioned by the DCRB then by the applicant’s representation/applicant.
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Can the DCRB change the time limitations for a case?
Except when otherwise provided by law, DCRB, for good cause, may extend or shorten the time fixed WITH notice to all parties.
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What are the five (5) ways a person may be Serviced by the DCRB?
- By personal delivery 2. By mail 3. By telegraph 4. By mailgram 5. As otherwise authorized by law
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When is DCRB service deemed complete by personal delivery?
- handing the paper to the person 2. leaving it at his/her office with any person in charge 3. leaving it at his/her place of residence with some person of suitable age and discretion
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When is DCRB service deemed complete by Telegram or Mailgram?
When deposited at the telegram company properly addressed and with all charges prepaid
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When is DCRB service deemed complete by US Mail?
When deposited with US Mail properly stamped and addressed
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What are the four (4) acceptable ‘proofs of service’ for DCRB service?
- Written acknowledgement of the party served or his/her representative; 2. The certificate of the representative if he or she has made the service; 3. A return receipt if served by registered or certified mail; or 4. The certificate of the person making the service
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Are DCRB hearings public?
No; without specific request by an applicant, DCRB hearings shall not be open to the public
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When shall persons whose cases are scheduled to be heard by the DCRB be notified of date, time, and location?
At least 14 calendar says in advance of hearing date; with 30 days given for hearings on retiree’s continued eligibility for disability annuity payment
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How long must a request for continuance be submitted? Whom decides to honor the motion?
Request for continuance shall be made at least 7 days in advance excluding saturday, sundays, or legal holidays. The Chairperson or his/her designee shall determine if the motion sets forth good and sufficient cause for the continuance.
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Are conflicting engagements of counsel, absence of counsel of the employment of new counsel good cause for continuance in a DCRB hearing?
No, unless set forth in a motion filed promptly after notice of the hearing has been given.
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True/False: All testimony at hearings before the DCRB shall be under oath or affirmation.
TRUE
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Can the DCRB issue Subpoenas? If so, who is responsible for their service?
The DCRB on its own initiative or upon written request of an applicant may issue subpoenas. The requesting party shall be responsible for their service.
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What do requests for DCRB Subpoenas have to be from the applicant?
In writing, with particular testimony desired, and the facts expected to be proven thereby.
