Attachment G

Hearing Notice Contents and Hearing Guidelines

  1. Hearing Notice. The notice of the hearing should include:

    1. The date, time, place and purpose of the hearing.

    2. A statement of the law and regulations under which the hearing is to be held.

    3. A reference to the particular sections of the statutes or rules involved, where possible, and

    4. A short and plain statement of the matters asserted. It shall be sent to the party requesting the hearing and to all other parties.

    Whenever feasible, the notice shall be sent at least seven days before the date of the hearing.

  2. Hearing Guidelines:

    1. The hearing shall be recorded.

    2. The complainant may be represented by an attorney or other designated representatives.

    3. To the extent possible, consistent with a fair determination of the issues, the identity of any person who has furnished information related to an investigation to a WIA related problem, shall be kept confidential.

    4. Within the limitations of the Freedom of Information Act, the complainant has a right of access to relevant records and documents that the program and/or Local Area maintains.

    5. The complainant and respondent have the right to an opportunity to present evidence relevant to the complaint, to call witnesses and examine and cross-examine other parties and their witnesses.