- (a) examine his/her file and receive copies of documents in the file needed to prepare for the fair hearing;
- (b) examine and receive copies of all documents and records which will be submitted into evidence at the fair hearing by the contractor;
- (c) reschedule the hearing (adjournment);
- (d) be represented by an attorney or other representative or to represent himself/herself;
- (e) have an interpreter, at no charge, if he/she does not speak English or is deaf (the appellant must advise the department prior to the hearing if an interpreter will be needed); and
- (f) have witnesses present written and oral evidence to explain why action taken was wrong.
When an applicant or participant requests a fair hearing, he/she becomes the appellant and has the right to: