Sec. 14.09.14.10. Request for Hearing Before the Commission

A. A Board of Trustees aggrieved by a decision of the Commission under this chapter may request a hearing before the Commission within 15 days of the date the decision is mailed.

B. A hearing shall be set as soon as practicable but no sooner than 20 days after the request is received by the Commission.

C. The Board of Trustees may:

(1) Submit a written statement, 15 copies of which shall be served on the Commission at least 5 days before the hearing; and

(2) Appear and present oral argument and evidence on the issues contained in the hearing notice.

D. The Board of Trustees bears the burden of persuasion in a hearing held under §A(1) of this regulation.

E. The Commission shall issue a decision, which shall be served on the Board of Trustees by certified mail, return receipt requested.