Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Chapter 110-11 - GEORGIA STATE MINIMUM STANDARD CODES
Subject 110-11-2 - APPEALS SUBCOMMITTEE
Rule 110-11-2-.04 - Meetings/ Process
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) Meetings relating to appeals may be held via conference call, in person immediately before or after a regularly scheduled SCAC meeting, or for a special called in person meeting.
(2) Investigatory findings may be discussed via email or conference call.
(3) After a properly filed appeal has been received, DCA shall have five (5) business days to accept an application as complete; reject the application for just cause and provide an explanation; or deem the application incomplete. If the application is incomplete, the appealing party shall have five (5) additional business days to supply any missing information.
(4) As soon as an application is deemed complete, the city and or county will be notified. They will have ten (10) business days to respond to the appeal and submit any pertinent documentation.
(5) The subcommittee shall have sixty (60) days from the time all documentation from both parties is received to conduct an onsite investigation, review the materials, and make a decision. The subcommittee will review and rule on the appeal based on only the information that has been received. Additional information may not be considered.
(6) Once the applicable subcommittee makes its finding, the Department shall forward copies of the subcommittee's ruling to each of the disputing parties. The ruling of the subcommittee shall be binding.
O.C.G.A. § 8-2-26.
