Waht is a "Jury Duty"

I am the present Chairperson of the Inspection Committee of our Office with a term of 2 years. There was a big delivery last Friday July 22, 2011 but I was on leave and the other alternate co-chairpersons were also out on that day. My boss called my attention that it is my JURY DUTY to inspect the deliveries at all costs even if I am on leave.

Though the IC were not around, the items were delivered and we are just going to have it post-inspected this week. My question is, what is the meaning of JURY DUTY in our case? Is an administrative liability will be slapped upon me? or what penalty could I be charged with?

Thank you and hoping that you could enlighten me ASAP.

you have to check your company's code of conduct.

i'm guessing you heard him wrong, or your boss is using the wrong term.

There's nothing in our code of conduct about the word "jury Duty". My boss always used that word every time she needs my services. And I think she's becoming abusive because of that word. So I need a definite answer on what really a jury duty is. Thank you very much.

i really believe the wrong term is being used: READ THIS

I agree she's using the wrong words, but maybe she's trying to imbibe to me that it is a must to do or act on something. Please sir, kindly give me an "out-of-the-box" opinion on "jury duty". Thank you so much...

One of the highest duties... my wild guess