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CANCELLED – David Thomas Notice of Hearing
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the DPS Local Retirement Board endeavors to ensure the accessibility of its meetings to all persons with disabilities. If you need an accommodation for the meeting, please contact Leanne Lunsford at (602) 223-2147. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Date:
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 – 9:00am
Location:
Arizona Department of Public Safety
2102 W. Encanto Blvd
Management Services Conference Room, Suite 260
Phoenix, AZ 85009
United States
Agenda:
The Arizona Department of Public Safety Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Local Board will conduct a rehearing of Mr. David Thomas’s accidental disability pension application.
Legal Authority and Jurisdiction under Which the Hearing Is To Be Held
The rehearing of the Accidental Disability Application of Mr. Thomas shall be held pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-847, subsection H, and A.A.C. R13-8-112.
Particular Sections of the Statutes and Rules Involved
The rehearing is to determine whether Mr. Thomas qualifies for an accidental disability pension under A.R.S. Title 38, Chapter 5, Article 4, specifically A.R.S. §§ 38-842 and 38-844.
Statement of the Matters Asserted
Mr. Thomas applied for an accidental disability pension that was denied by the Local Board because Mr. Thomas’s termination from the Arizona Department of Public Safety was not by reason of disability as required by A.R.S. § 38-844. Mr. Thomas contends that his termination was by reason of disability.
Signature:
Frank Griego
Chairman
Chairman