Code of Massachusetts Regulations
651 CMR - EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ELDER AFFAIRS
Title 651 CMR 11.00 - Area Agencies On Aging Status Appeals
Section 11.04 - Public Hearing
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) No fewer than 30 days prior to implementing the actions proposed in 651 CMR 11.03(1), EOEA shall hold a public hearing on the proposed action in order to receive comments on the proposed action. EOEA shall provide adequate prior notice of the public hearing and the specifics of the proposed action to the AAA, affected service providers and older individuals in the planning and service area.
(2) If an AAA wishes to seek a public hearing on the proposed action to disapprove the AAA Plan under 651 CMR 11.03(2), such agency or organization shall file a written request for a public hearing to the Legal Unit of the Executive of Elder Affairs, One Ashburton Place, 5th Floor, Boston MA 02108 by hand delivery or registered or certified mail within ten calendar days following receipt of the notice of action. Such request shall stay the implementation of the Area Plan or Area Plan amendment disapproval until after the Secretary's decision.