Section 29-8216. DECISION OF THE DIRECTOR

 

8216.1The Director may require informal, non-binding mediation between the parties before issuing a final decision if, due to the nature of the dispute, the Director considers it to be in the best interests of the District.

 

8216.2The Director shall appoint one (1) or more individuals who have not participated substantially in the matter in dispute to conduct the mediation described in subsection 8215.1.

 

8216.3The Director shall make a final written decision based upon the grant file, other documents filed by the parties, and the testimony and evidence presented at the hearing in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

 

8216.4The final decision of the Director shall include the following:

 

(a)A description of the dispute;

 

(b)Reference to the pertinent grant terms, regulations or statutes;

 

(c)A statement of the factual areas of agreement and disagreement;

 

(d)A determination sustaining or overruling the determination of the Grant Officer, in whole or in part, with the reason for the determination;

 

(e)If all or any part of the Grant Officer's determination has been determined to be valid, a determination of any monetary settlement, the grant adjustment to be made, or other relief to be granted; and

 

(f)A written notice that the grantee may appeal the final decision to the Board of Appeals and Review.

 

8216.5The Director shall deliver or send by certified mail, a copy of the final decision to the grantee, and shall provide a copy to the Grant Officer for inclusion in the grant file.

 

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As amended by Notice of Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking at 53 DCR 7448 (September 8, 2006) [EXPIRED]; and as amended by Final Rulemaking at 54 DCR 120 (January 5, 2007).