14 Del. Admin. Code § 1020-10.0
Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024
Section 1020-10.0 - Appeal Procedure to the Board10.1 Decisions of the Executive Director or Sportsmanship Committee, with the exception of those to uphold or rescind the suspension resulting from a game ejection, may be appealed de novo to the Board.10.1.1 Initiation of an Appeal to the Board10.1.1.1 Whenever a right of appeal of a decision to the Board is provided, an aggrieved person who is under the regulatory authority of DIAA and who has, in fact, suffered a direct injury due to the decision, may initiate an appeal by filing a Notice of Appeal with the Executive Director. The notice shall be in writing, shall be signed by the person making the request (or by the party's authorized representative), and shall be delivered to the Executive Director by certified mail.10.1.1.2 The notice of appeal shall briefly state the decision from which the appeal is taken, the law, rule or regulation involved in the decision, the names of the parties, and the grounds for the appeal.10.1.1.3 The notice of appeal shall be filed within a reasonable time after the controversy arises, but in no event shall a notice be filed more than thirty calendar days after the appellant's receipt of written notice that official action has been taken by the Executive Director or other authorized person or body. 10.1.1.3.1 Notwithstanding the above, the notice of appeal shall be served ten calendar days after appellant's receipt of written notice that official action has been taken by the Executive Director or the Sportsmanship Committee pursuant to 14 DE Admin. Code 1023 Sportsmanship.10.1.1.4 A copy of the notice of appeal shall be delivered to all other parties to the proceeding at the same time it is sent to the Executive Director. A copy of any other paper or document filed with DIAA shall also be provided to all other parties to the proceeding. If a party is represented by legal counsel, delivery to legal counsel is sufficient.10.1.1.5 Upon receipt of an adequately detailed notice of appeal, the Executive Director shall place the appeal on the next meeting agenda of DIAA.10.1.1.6 An appeal shall not stay the decision of the Executive Director, the Sportsmanship Committee, or any other subordinate.10.1.2 Record of Prior Proceedings10.1.2.1 If proceedings were previously held on the matters complained of in the notice, the committee which conducted those proceedings shall file a certified copy of the record of the proceedings with the Executive Director.10.1.2.2 The record shall contain any written decision, a copy of the rule or regulation involved, any minutes of the meetings at which a disputed action was taken, a verbatim transcript of the hearing conducted by the party below, and all exhibits presented at the agency.10.1.2.3 The record shall be filed with the Executive Director within ten calendar days of the date the Executive Director notifies the committee that the notice was filed, unless directed otherwise. A copy of the record shall be sent to the appellant when it is submitted to the Executive Director.10.1.3 Board Hearing Procedures for Appeals 10.1.3.1 Record Review 10.1.3.1.1 If a hearing was previously held on the matters complained of in the notice, the parties to the proceeding before the Board may agree to submit the matter to the Board on the existing record without the presentation of additional evidence. The parties shall inform the Executive Director in writing of their agreement to submit the matter to the Board on the existing record no later than ten calendar days after the notice was filed.10.1.3.1.2 If the parties agree to submit the matter for decision on the existing record, they shall support their positions in written statements limited to matters in the existing record. The written statements shall be filed no later than ten calendar days before the consideration date, unless otherwise directed.10.1.3.1.3 If the parties agree to submit the matter for decision on the existing record, they may nonetheless request oral argument be heard on the consideration date. A request for oral argument shall be submitted with the written statement of appeal. There will be no oral argument unless it is requested when the written statement of appeal is submitted. Oral argument shall be limited to the matters raised in the written statements and shall be limited to fifteen minutes per side with an additional 5 minutes for rebuttal.10.1.3.1.4 If the parties agree to submit the matter for decision on the existing record, the Board's decision shall be based on the existing record, the written statements and oral argument, if any.10.1.3.2 Evidentiary Hearings 10.1.3.2.1 Evidentiary hearings will be held when there has not been a prior hearing, when the parties do not agree to rest on the existing record, or when the Board otherwise decides to receive additional evidence.10.1.3.2.2 The Chairperson or designee shall be the hearing officer. The hearing officer shall conduct the hearing and make rulings on the admissibility of evidence.10.1.3.2.3 The Board may continue, adjourn, or postpone a hearing for good cause on motion of a party or upon its own motion.10.1.3.2.4 Objections to the admission of evidence shall be brief and shall state the grounds for such objections. Objections with regard to the form of question will not be considered.10.1.3.2.5 The hearing will proceed with the appellant first presenting its evidence and case. The responding party may then present its case. The appellant will have an opportunity to present rebuttal evidence.10.1.3.2.6 Opening and closing arguments and post hearing submissions of briefs or legal memoranda will be permitted in the discretion of the Board.10.1.3.2.7 Any person who testifies as a witness shall also be subject to cross examination by the other parties to the proceeding. Any witness is also subject to examination by the Board.10.1.3.2.8 The Board may administer oaths, take testimony, hear proofs and receive exhibits into evidence at any hearing. Testimony at any hearing shall be under oath or affirmation.10.1.3.2.9 Any party to a proceeding before the Board may be represented by counsel. An attorney representing a party in a proceeding before the Board shall notify the Executive Director of the representation in writing as soon as practicable.10.1.3.2.10 Strict rules of evidence do not apply. Evidence having probative value commonly accepted by reasonably prudent people in the conduct of their affairs may be admitted into evidence.10.1.3.2.11 Any document introduced into evidence at the hearing shall be marked by the Board and shall be a part of the record of the hearing. The party offering the document into evidence shall provide a copy of the document to each of the other parties, if any, and to each of the Board members present for the hearing unless otherwise directed.10.1.3.2.12 DIAA shall provide a stenographic reporter at a hearing at its own expense.10.1.3.2.13 The Board's decision shall be incorporated into a final order, which shall be signed and mailed to the parties within twenty calendar days of the hearing.14 Del. Admin. Code § 1020-10.0
26 DE Reg. 186 (9/1/2022) (Final)