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of his or her own choosing. Observers may attend at the discretion of the hearing officer and with the appellant's consent. ii. Hearings shall in all respects be informal and conducted in an atmosphere conducive to the full development of facts. An effort shall be made to conduct the hearing in such manner that all parties shall feel free to present all relevant aspects of the situation. All parties shall be given opportunity to offer evidence and to question witnesses. iii. At the beginning of the hearing, the appellant shall be given the opportunity to make a statement of the situation as he or she sees it. The hearing officer shall state the points at issue, subject to amendment or correction by the appellant or any of the other parties concerned. At the end of the hearing, the hearing officer shall summarize the issue(s). iv. Within 10 business days following the hearing, the hearing officer shall prepare a brief written report. This report shall include a summary of the facts presented at the hearing and the findings (decision) of the hearing officer; it shall also state the regulation(s) upon which the decision is based. The final sentence on the report shall advise the appellant of the availability of a State fair hearing. (1) This report and decision shall be filed with the Local Assistance Board, a copy mailed to the appellant, and a copy forwarded to the State Division of Family Appeals (BARA). 3. When a decision has been rendered by the hearing officer, it shall be implemented immediately by the agency. History

HISTORY: Amended by R.1998 d.42, effective January 20, 1998. See: 29 New Jersey Register 3971(b), 30 New Jersey Register 389(a). Added (b)2i, i(1), ii, iii, iv, iv(1), and (b)3.

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