C.R.S.
Section 29-5.5-105
Appeals
(1)
An applicant who believes that the applicant is entitled to, but has not received, the veterans preference points required by article XII, section 15 of the Colorado constitution may, within thirty days after the notice of the hiring decision, submit to the hiring authority of the political subdivision of the state a written request for a notice of whether the applicant has been awarded the veterans preference points. The hiring authority of the political subdivision of the state shall respond within fifteen days to the request.(2)
The hiring authority of the political subdivision of the state or, at the political subdivision of the state hiring authority’s discretion, a three-member panel shall hear any appeal concerning the awarding of veterans preference points as required by the article XII, section 15 of the Colorado constitution. Such hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of this section.(3)
The selection and examination process action shall be overturned if the hiring authority of the political subdivision of the state finds that:(a)
The applicant has not been awarded the preference points specified in article XII, section 15 of the Colorado constitution; and(b)
The applicant, if awarded the preference points specified in article XII, section 15 of the Colorado constitution would have otherwise obtained the position.
Source:
Section 29-5.5-105 — Appeals, https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-29.pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).
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