A conference is an informal meeting with the caseworker or the caseworker's supervisor who was involved in the decision. At the conference, the individual will be given an explanation of the reasons for the proposed action and will be able to present information to show that the proposed action is incorrect. The individual may speak for himself or be represented by legal counsel or by a friend or other spokesman. The department is not responsible for payment of the fees for such representation.
S.D. Admin. R. 67:12:02:07
General Authority: SDCL 28-7-2.
Law Implemented: SDCL 28-7-9.