New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules Per-A - Personnel Appeals Board
Here’s an overview of New Hampshire’s Administrative Rules for the Personnel Appeals Board (“Per‑A”):
🏛 Structure of Per‑A
The Per‑A rules are organized into two main chapters plus an appendix:
Chapter Per‑A 100 – ORGANIZATION
Defines the Board’s structure, authority, and key definitions (Parts 101–104)
Chapter Per‑A 200 – PROCEDURAL RULES
Covers how appeals are filed, timetable requirements, hearings, decisions, etc. (Parts 201–208) .
Appendix
Maps each rule (e.g., Per‑A 102.09, 207.02) to its enabling statute under RSA (New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated)
📌 Key Provisions
Definitions (Per‑A 102.02)
Appeal: A formal request (authorized by RSA 21‑I:46, 52, 57, or 58) asking the Board to modify or reverse a decision by a hiring authority or the Director of Personnel
Timeline Rules (Per‑A 202)
Sets deadlines for filing appeals, submitting briefs, requesting hearings, etc. .
Hearings (Per‑A 207.02)
Details procedures for conducting hearings—who may appear, evidence rules, decision-making protocol .
Procedural Guidance (Other Sections)
Covers notices (Per‑A 201), record submissions (203), closings (204), briefs (205), motions (206), and final decisions/appeals (208)
Official Source & Currency
The Appendix page notes that Per‑A was updated through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025 While Justia and Cornell offer accessible links to the chapters, it's wise to verify via the official New Hampshire Personnel Appeals Board or the NH Secretary of State for the absolute latest version.
✅ Summary Table
| Chapter & Part | Description |
|---|---|
| Per‑A 100 | Establishes the Board, membership, roles |
| Per‑A 102.02 | Defines “appeal” and sets terminology |
| Per‑A 200 | Explains appeals: filing, records, motions, hearings, decisions |
| Per‑A 202 | Sets deadlines (e.g. filing within X days of decision) |
| Per‑A 207.02(d) | Hearing procedures specific to appeals |
In short: The Per‑A rules give full structure to how the Personnel Appeals Board works—covering its setup, definitions, timing, the actual hearing process, record-keeping, and final decisions. For detailed rule text, consult an official source such as the Personnel Appeals Board website, NH Secretary of State administrative rules portal, or the language in Register No. 13 (March 27, 2025).
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