- (1) The Commissioner of the Department of Children’s Services has placed responsibility for hearings in the Administrative Procedures Division of the Department of Children's Services. The Administrative Judge/Hearing Officer in the Administrative Procedures Division is vested with full authority in the conduct of the hearing process. The Administrative Judge/Hearing Officer is fully responsible for conducting hearings properly and promptly in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the Department.
Authority: T.C.A. §§4-5-312, 37-5-105, and 37-5-106. Administrative History: Original rule filed May 29, 2002; effective August 12, 2002.