Rule 15-23-1-2.3.4 - Appeals ProcessApplicants not awarded program funds may appeal the determination.
1. Within ten working days of the notice of the denial of award, a written request must be submitted by letter, on the organization's letterhead with the signatures of the signatory authority. The letter must include evidence to support grounds for appeal. The letter may be submitted via email to the OAIV Director.2. Within forty-five days of the receipt of appeal documentation, the OAIV Director will make an initial ruling for the appeal.3. Should the entity appealing wish to have an additional level of review, the entity appealing the decision of the OAIV Director must appeal to the State Health Officer within ten working days of the determination of the OAIV Director. Decisions of the State Health Officer are the final agency determination.15 Miss. Code. R. 23-1-2.3.4
H.B. 1796, Mississippi Legislature Regular Session, Section 37 H.B. 1796, Mississippi Legislature Regular Session, Section 38