Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 115 - CLAIMS ADVISORY BOARD
Chapter 115-3 - CLAIMS OF $5000.00 OR LESS
Rule 115-3-.06 - Meetings
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) The Board shall meet as often as necessary to adequately perform its functions under this Chapter, and no less than four times per calendar year.
(2) Claimants shall be given reasonable notice of the time and place of the meeting at which his/her claim is to be considered.
(3) The department or agency against which the claim is directed shall be given reasonable notice of the time and place of the meeting at which the claim is to be considered.
(4) No claim shall be placed on the agenda for review by the Board unless all supporting documents requested by the Board have been on file for at least 14 days prior to the scheduled meeting date. The Board Chairman shall have the authority to waive this requirement for good cause shown by the claimant.
(5) Proceedings before the Board shall be informal in nature, and shall not be subject to the provisions of the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act governing contested cases. Neither the claimant (with or without counsel) nor the agency representative shall be required to appear at the Board meeting, but may request in writing to be placed on the agenda for 15 minutes each, absent a showing that further time is necessary for proper presentation of the facts surrounding the claim which determination shall be made by the chairman. Persons in the custody of the State can appear in person only at the discretion of the Board.
O.C.G.A. Sec. 28-5-85.
