Section 222-19-5 - DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR BENEFIT1. Upon receipt of a completed State of Maine Application for Line of Duty Death Benefit, the Chief shall appoint a review panel consisting of at least three, but not more than five, persons knowledgeable in law enforcement official duties.2. The review panel shall convene to review the application, investigate the circumstances surrounding the death and make a written recommendation to approve or deny the application to the Chief within 30 days. If the Chief determines that further investigation is necessary, the Chief may extend the review period.3. The Chief, after review of the recommendation, shall make the determination to approve or deny the application in a timely manner. The Chief's determination is the final agency decision.16- 222 C.M.R. ch. 19, § 5