R671-102-6. Appeals

(1) The complainant may appeal the Board's Vice-Chairperson's decision to the Board's Chairperson within ten working days after the complainant's receipt of the Vice Chairperson's decision.

(2) The appeal shall be in writing or in another accessible format reasonably suited to the complainant's ability.

(3) The Board's Chairperson may name a designee to assist on the appeal. The ADA coordinator or his designee may not also be the Board's Chairperson's designee for the appeal.

(4) In the appeal, the complainant shall describe in sufficient detail why the decision does not effectively address the complainant's needs.

(5) The Board's Chairperson or his designee shall review the ADA Coordinator's or his designee's recommendation, the Board's Vice-Chairperson's decision, and the points raised on appeal prior to reaching a decision. The Board's Chairperson may direct additional investigation as necessary. The Board's Chairperson shall consult with representatives from other state agencies that would be affected by the decision, including the Office of Planning and Budget, the Department of Human Resource Management, the Division of Risk Management, the Division of Facilities Construction Management, and the Office of the Attorney General before making any decision that would:

(a) involve an expenditure of funds beyond what is reasonably able to be accommodated within the applicable line item so that it would require a separate appropriation;

(b) require facility modifications; or

(c) require reassignment to a different position.

(6) The Board's Chairperson shall issue a final decision within 15 working days after receiving the complainant's appeal. The decision shall be in writing, or in another accessible format suitable to the complainant, and shall be promptly delivered to the complainant.

(7) If the Board's Chairperson is unable to reach a final decision within the 15 working day period, the complainant shall be notified in writing, or by another accessible format suitable to the complainant, why the final decision is being delayed and the additional time needed to reach a final decision.