h) The Program Unit Hearing Officer may return a disciplinary report to the Chief Administrative Officer with a recommendation for a hearing before the Adjustment Committee. The factors listed in Section 2504.20(b) shall be considered when making this determination.

1. 1) If approved by the Chief Administrative Officer, a hearing before the Adjustment Committee shall commence within 7 days after the approval, whenever possible.
2. 2) If not approved, the disciplinary report shall be referred back for a hearing before the Program Unit which shall commence within 7 days after the decision not to approve the recommendation, whenever possible.