New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 18 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter II - Regulations of the Department of Social Services
Subchapter B - Public Assistance
Article 1 - Determination of Eligibility-General
Part 358 - Fair Hearings: Family Assistance, Safety Net Assistance, Medical Assistance, Emergency Assistance to Aged, Blind or Disabled Persons, Emergency Assistance to Needy Families With Children, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Home Energy Assistance, and Services Funded through the Department of Family Assistance
Subpart 358-3 - Rights And Obligations Of Applicants And Recipients And Sponsors Of Aliens
Section 358-3.9 - Authorization of representative

(a) Except where impracticable to execute a written authorization, an individual or organization seeking to represent you, other than an attorney or an employee of an attorney, must have your written authorization to represent you at any conference or fair hearing and to review your case record. An employee of your attorney will be considered an authorized representative if such employee presents written authorization from your attorney or if such attorney advises the social services agency by telephone of such employee's authorization.

(b) Once a social services agency and the OAH have been notified that a person or organization has been authorized to represent you at your fair hearing, such representative will receive copies of all correspondence to you from the social services agency and OAH relating to the conference and fair hearing.