Grievance Clause

All persons having any grievance resulting or arising from the Program or these Rules may apply to the Executive Secretary for a hearing. The request for hearing must be in writing and submitted within thirty (30) days of the event or discovery of the event which gave rise to the grievance. The request for the hearing must specify the grievance alleged and the relief requested. If relief is not granted, the petitioning party may appeal to the Board or the Assessment Appeals Commission within thirty (30) days and shall have the right to present his or her case, and to be represented by counsel, at a time and place fixed by the Board or Assessment Appeals Commission. Reasonable notice shall be given to the petitioning party prior to the hearing date.