Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-21-407 - Administrative Appeal

A. Any grievant or the client who is the subject of the grievance who is dissatisfied with the final decision of the agency director may, within 30 days of receipt of the decision, file a notice of appeal with the Administration. The appealing party shall send copies of the notice to the other parties and their representatives and to the agency director who shall forward the full case record to the Administration.

B. The Administration shall review the notice of appeal and the case record, and may discuss the matter with any of the persons involved or convene an informal conference. Within 15 days of the filing of the appeal, the Administration shall prepare a written, dated decision which shall either:

1. Accept the investigator's report, in whole or in part, at least with respect to the facts as found, and affirm, modify or reject the decision of the agency director with a statement of reasons; or

2. Reject the investigator's report for insufficiency of facts and return the matter with instructions to the agency director for further investigation and decision. In such event, the further investigation shall be completed and a revised report and decision shall be delivered to the Administration within 10 days. Upon receipt of the report and decision, the Administration shall render a final decision, consistent with the procedures set forth in subsection (B)(1).

3. A designated representative shall be afforded the opportunity to be present at any meeting or conference convened by the Administration to which the represented party is invited.

4. The Administration shall send copies of the decision to:

a. The parties, together with a notice of appeal rights according to A.R.S. § 41-1092.03;

b. The agency director; and

c. The Office of Human Rights and the applicable Independent Oversight Committee for all clients, including clients who are in need of special assistance.

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Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-21-407

Adopted under an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6 pursuant to Laws 1992, Ch. 301, § 61, effective October 7, 1992; received in the Office of the Secretary of State October 14, 1992 (Supp. 92-4). Amended under an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6 pursuant to Laws 1992, Ch. 301, § 61, effective September 30, 1993 (Supp. 93-3). Former Section R9-21-407 renumbered to R9-21-408; new Section R9-21-407 renumbered from R9-21-406 and amended by exempt rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 3296, effective June 30, 2003 (Supp. 03-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 22 A.A.R. 2019, effective 7/12/2016. Amended by final rulemaking at 29 A.A.R. 898, effective 5/30/2023.