Section 17-470-9 - Process to revoke a community action agency designationA Community Action Agency shall lose its designation to serve a political subdivision, or a group of political subdivisions, only if the Commissioner finds after adequate notice, a written statement of reasons and a fair hearing held in the community served by the agency that such agency has materially failed to comply with Chapter 311 of the Connecticut General Statutes and these regulations. The procedure to revoke a Community Action Agency's designation is as follows:
(a) The Commissioner will inform the Executive Director of the Community Action Agency in writing if he has reason to believe that the Community Action Agency is in non-compliance with these regulations or Chapter 311 of the Connecticut General Statutes. The communication will advise the Community Action Agency on what course of action will be required to come into compliance.(b) The Community Action Agency will have thirty (30) days to respond in writing to the requirements prescribed by the Commissioner.(c) The failure or refusal of the Community Action Agency to come into compliance with the policy as prescribed by the Commissioner within thirty (30) days of the initial communication will result in a notice sent to the Chairman of the Board. This notice will inform the chairman that the Community Action Agency is not in compliance and will contain a written statement of the specific reasons for the Commissioner's finding of noncompliance, and will outline what specific course of action will be required to come into compliance.(d) If a best effort by the Community Action Agency to come into compliance has not occurred within the second 30 day time period, the Commissioner will send a notice of his intent to hold a hearing. This letter will be sent to the executive director and the chairman of the board by registered mail and will include the place and time for the hearing.(e) The Commissioner's decision on the hearing will be provided within 30 days. (f) If the decision of the Commissioner is adverse to the agency, the Commissioner may provide financial assistance to other public or private non profit agencies to aid them in establishing a community action agency in the area no longer served.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 17-470-9