WAC 118-09-050   Appeal and review of EMA funds distribution.  (1) A local emergency services organization may appeal to the director to reconsider the amount of funds distributed to it if the emergency services organization believes that the amount of EMA funds distributed to it is inconsistent with the eligibility criteria. Such appeal shall be made in writing to the director within fifteen calendar days following receipt of notification of the EMA allocation by the local emergency services organization.

     (2) The appeal shall set forth the local emergency services organization's reasons for the appeal.

     (3) The director shall respond to the local emergency services organization in writing within fifteen calendar days of receipt of the written appeal. The director's response shall uphold or modify the distribution of EMA funds and set forth in writing the reasons for his decision. The decision of the director shall be final.

     (4) The director may appoint a review board of four persons to review and recommend a response to an appeal.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 38.52.160. 84-01-022 (Order 118-09), § 118-09-050, filed 12/9/83.]