R357-22-106. Documentation Required to Demonstrate the Creation of New Full-Time Positions -- Appeal Process

  (1) If, after a review of the documentation required to demonstrate the creation of a new full-time employee positions is inadequate the office shall:

  (a) deny the request for a rural employment expansion grant; or

  (b) inform the business entity that the documentation is inadequate and ask the business entity to submit additional documentation.

  (2) If the office denies the request for a rural employment expansion grant the business entity may appeal the denial to the office, in writing, within 20 business days of the denial notice date.

  (3) The office shall review any appeal within 20 business days and make a final determination of the business entity's request for a rural employment expansion grant.