4 NYCRR 206.5

Answer

answer, with proof of service of a copy on all other parties within eight days after receipt of a

copy of the charge; or, if consent for alternative service has been given by the charging party, it

shall be the responsibility of the employee organization to notify the board of the same.

affirm under penalties of perjury under the laws of New York, which may include a fine or

imprisonment, that the foregoing is true, and I understand that this document will be filed in a

proceeding before the Public Employment Relations Board and may be filed in an action or

proceeding in a court of law.”

public employee organization, or of any knowledge or information thereof sufficient to form a

belief. An allegation of the charge not specifically denied in the answer, unless the party affirms

that it is without knowledge or information thereof sufficient to form a belief, shall be deemed

admitted and may be so found by the board. The answer shall also contain a statement of the

facts constituting the grounds of defense. Allegations of any facts in the answer shall be deemed

denied without the necessity of a reply.

compliance with the manner herein provided, such failure shall constitute an admission of the

material facts alleged in the charge and an admission that the party violated subdivision (1) of

section 210 of the act. Such failure shall also constitute a waiver of any claims which the party

must raise by its answer under paragraph (f) of subdivision (3) of section 210 of the act. Upon

such failure, a hearing shall be held only for the purpose of fixing the duration of the forfeiture.