LAC 40:III.109. Disposition of Claim

A. The board shall conduct such investigations, order such hearings and take such other actions as it finds necessary to make an intelligent decision on the claim. At least 30 days prior to the date of the board meeting at which a decision on the claim is to be made, all interested parties shall be notified of the following: 1. the date, time, place and purpose of the meeting; 2. that a formal hearing on the claim pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 13 of Title 49 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes may be requested provided such request is made in writing and is received in the office of the board at least 15 days prior to the date of said meeting; and 3. that unless a formal hearing is requested as provided in §109.A.2, the board will render its decision on the claim at said meeting. B. Where no hearing is requested, the board shall issue a written decision as soon after the meeting as the facts and circumstances will allow. Parties shall be notified by mail of such decision.