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MS 0535 (1) Volume 1 - General Administration MS 0535 - R. 1/1/19 - OMTL-538 Hearing of Appeals [The Appeal Unit in the Department of Law will present the appeal to the Cabinet Secretary/Secretary’s Designee. All appeals are heard based upon the records of the Department and evidence and exhibits introduced before the hearing officer unless the recipient specifically requests an additional hearing. Such additional hearings are only granted for the purpose of introducing new and additional proof not available for introduction at the original hearing. The Cabinet Secretary/Secretary’s Designee may direct the taking of additional evidence if needed to make a decision. Such evidence will be taken by the Board after seven days notice to the parties, giving the parties the opportunity to object to the introduction of additional evidence or to rebut/refute any additional evidence.]