Within 10 working days of receipt of a complaint, the Secretary or his designee—
- (a) Designates a hearing examiner to conduct a hearing;
- (b) Designates a time for the hearing that is no more than 30 days after the designation of a hearing examiner;
(c) Designates a place for the hearing that, to the extent possible, is—
- (1) Near the LEA; or
- (2) At another location convenient to the tribe and the LEA, if it is determined that there is good cause to designate another location;
- (d) Notifies the tribe and the LEA of the time, place, and nature of the hearing; and
(e) Transmits copies of the complaint to the LEA and the affected tribe or tribes.
(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 7704(e))