Rule 23-100-5.4 - RepresentationA. The request for a state or local hearing must be made in writing by the client or his legal representative.B.Legal representative includes the clients authorized representative, an attorney retained to represent the client, a paralegal representative with a legal aid service, the parent of a minor child (if the client is a child), a legal guardian or conservator or an individual with power of attorney for the client.C. The client may be represented by anyone he designates. If the client elects to be represented by someone other than a legal representative, he must designate the person in writing. If a person, other than a legal representative, states that the client has designated him as the clients representative and the client has not provided written verification to this effect, the regional office will ask the person to obtain written designation from the client.23 Miss. Code. R. 100-5.4
42 CFR §431.206(b) (Rev. 1993).