Section 8 AAC 88.170 - Appeals(a) An individual who receives or requests assistance under the program and who is adversely affected by a decision of a contractor or of the department may appeal the decision to the director of the division. An appeal must be made within 10 working days after the date of the decision. The director will make a decision on the appeal within 20 days after receipt of it.(b) Within 30 days after receipt of a letter advising the individual that the director has denied the appeal, the individual may appeal the denial to the commissioner. The appeal must be in writing and must identify the part of the letter of denial to which the individual takes exception.(c) The commissioner will review the appeal of the director's decision and make a final determination. The commissioner will affirm, reverse, or modify the director's decision. The individual will be notified in writing of the commissioner's decision, and the reasons for that decision, within 30 days after the decision.(d) The commissioner's decision is the final decision of the department. The decision may be appealed under the Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure, or as otherwise provided by law.Eff. 9/23/82, Register 84; am 2/17/83, Register 85