Is the Enforcement Officer required to attend every hearing?

Under the PERA Force Laws, an Enforcement Officer is not required to attend every hearing. Attendance is mandated only if the officer is specifically summoned by the Board or Hearing Officer. This ensures that hearings remain efficient and focused, preventing unnecessary involvement of personnel unless their presence is required to provide evidence, clarify facts, or respond to allegations.

This provision allows the Board to manage hearings summarily while maintaining procedural fairness. Summoning the Enforcement Officer ensures that the hearing has all relevant information available without burdening officers with unnecessary appearances. The law balances operational efficiency with accountability, as officers can participate when their input is essential to the decision-making process.