The objectives of the hearing process are:
- A. To provide an opportunity for a party aggrieved by an adverse action to be heard pursuant to Federal and State laws and regulations and/or departmental policies;
- B. To provide a forum for one who is the subject of a child protective services indicated case for which an appeal is allowed by statute;
- C. To ensure uniform application of social services regulations and policies throughout the state;
- D. To assure that an appeal of adverse action is resolved by prompt, definitive, and final administrative action.
HISTORY: Added by State Register Volume 24, Issue No. 7, eff July 28, 2000.