73B-1.006. The Appeal of RWB Decisions or Lack of Action  


Effective on Wednesday, April 3, 2002
  • 1(1) If the RWB has: a) conducted a hearing but the grievant or complainant is dissatisfied with or has been adversely affected by the decision; b) not conducted a hearing within the sixty (60) calendar days from receipt of the grievance and complaint; or c) conducted the hearing but has not issued a decision within the mandated sixty (60) calendar day timeframe, then the grievant or complainant may file an appeal with the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO).

    79(2) The appeal shall be concise and shall not exceed five pages, not including exhibits and attachments, and shall be filed with DEO, Office of General Counsel, 107 East Madison Street, MSC 110, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4128.

    115(3) The appeal request shall state the facts, and identify the laws, procedures and other information the grievant or complainant believes to be relevant for review. The appeal must be filed with DEO within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of the RWB’s decision or within thirty (30) calendar days after the required 60 calendar day timeframe for the RWB to act has elapsed.

    179(4) The request shall specifically identify the grievant’s or complainant’s address where official notices will be mailed and telephone number where the grievant or complainant can be reached between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

    213(5) DEO can remand the grievance and complaint back to the RWB to hold a hearing or impose other remedies to resolve the grievance and complaint.

    239Rulemaking Authority 24120.60, 242120.54(6), 243445.004 FS. 245Law Implemented 247120.54(6), 248445.023, 249445.025, 250445.028, 251445.029, 252445.030, 253445.031, 254445.032 FS. 256History–New 4-3-02, Formerly 25960BB-1.006.