§ 18-08 — Review of Non-Acceptance for Participation

§ 18-08 Review of Non-Acceptance for Participation.

(a) An organization which has been notified of non-acceptance for participation in the Combined Municipal Campaign may, within fourteen days of the date notice was sent to the applicant by the coordinating agency, appeal in writing to the Director for review of the determination of the coordinating agency. Copies of all material previously submitted to the coordinating agency shall be furnished to the Director by the organization seeking review. (b) The Director, consistent with these rules, shall determine whether sufficient grounds existed for non-acceptance of the applicant or whether the coordinating agency's decision shall be reversed, in which case the Director shall direct the coordinating agency to accept the applicant for participation in the Combined Municipal Campaign. (c) The Director's written determination shall be transmitted to the applicant and the coordinating agency, and shall be final and conclusive. Upon a determination directing the acceptance of the applicant, the coordinating agency shall forthwith arrange for the participation of the applicant in the Combined Municipal Campaign.