Sec. 07.01.17.10. Grievance Procedure

A. The local program shall make available to any applicant or recipient of service aggrieved by a decision, action, or inaction of the local program, a procedure by which the grievance may be heard. The procedure shall include a notice of the grievance rights and the steps to take to initiate the grievance process, an opportunity to be heard, and a written decision by the local program director or designee that affirms or reverses the local program's action. The written determination shall include the basis for the decision.

B. The local program shall forward to the Department a summary of each decision rendered, including finding of fact concerning each grievance heard.