100 The Division of Hearings (DOH)

The Division of Hearings (DOH) has the responsibility for administering the fair hearing process, holding hearings, and rendering decisions. DOH is administered by a Director who is appointed by the Commissioner. DOH is wholly separate and independent from all other offices and divisions of the Department and from all other personnel of the Department. No person shall attempt to interfere with or influence the independence of DOH, the decision of the hearing officer, or the implementation of the decision. No person shall review the decision of the hearing officer before it is issued.