- (a) The Panel shall deliberate in open session on each specific item being appealed; however, the panel may deliberate in closed session to prevent the disclosure of confidential information, pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11(a)(1).
- (b) The Panel shall vote on each specific item being appealed.
- (c) Findings and decisions of the Panel shall be by majority vote.
- (d) Each decision shall be conveyed in writing to the appellant and the LME within 10 business days of the date of the decision.
- (e) Any decision may be delayed until a subsequent meeting if the Panel determines that it lacks sufficient information to render a decision at the initial informal hearing.
- (f) In all cases the hearing decision shall be rendered within 30 business days of the date of the informal hearing.
- (g) Appeals of the Panel's hearing decision shall be filed pursuant to G.S. 122C-151.4(f).
History Note: Authority G.S. 122C‑151.4;
Eff. May 1, 1996;
Amended Eff. December 1, 2009;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. July 20, 2019.