Dismissal or any state charges must be approved by which official?

• A. Division/District commander
• B. Judge
• C. State Attorney
• D. Counselor

Answer: (A)

The key idea is who has the authority to authorize serious personnel actions inside the agency—specifically dismissal or filing state charges against an employee. The Division/District commander is the appropriate approver because this level of the chain of command has the responsibility and authority to review and authorize such high-stakes actions, ensuring decisions align with policy, legal risk, and department standards. A judge handles judicial decisions in court, not internal agency approvals. The State Attorney prosecutes cases in court, not internal disciplinary actions. A counselor provides guidance but does not grant formal authorization for these actions. Therefore, the Division/District commander is the correct approving official.