N.J. Stat. § 11A:2-19 : — CIVIL SERVICECIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ESTABLISHED —19 - Authority to increase or decrease penalty imposed TEXT PDF The Civil Service Commission may increase or decrease the penalty imposed by the appointing authority, but removal shall not be substituted for a lesser penalty. N.J.S. § 11A:2-19 Amended by L. 2008, c. 29,s. 15, eff. 6/30/2008. L.1986, c.112, s.11A:2-19, eff. Sept. 25, 1986.