Section 24Sec./Art. 24

Settlement of Disputes. The System shall have original and exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute arising under this Act.

The Board may designate any member of the Board of official of the System to act as hearing officer to receive evidence; make finding of facts and submit recommendations thereon. The hearing officer shall submit his findings, recommendations, together with all the documentary and testimonial evidence, to the Board within thirty working days from the time the parties have closed their respective evidence and filed their last pleading. The Board shall decide the case within thirty days therefrom. The cases heard directly by the Board shall be decided within thirty working days from the time they are submitted by the parties for decision.