Section R13-3-6 - Appeals(1) The complainant may appeal the director's decision to the executive director within ten working days after the complainant's receipt of the director's decision.(2) The appeal shall be in writing or in another accessible format reasonably suited to the complainant's ability.(3) The executive director may name a designee to assist on the appeal. The ADA coordinator and the director's designee may not also be the executive director's designee for the appeal.(4) In the appeal the complainant shall describe in sufficient detail why the decision does not effectively address the complainant's needs.(5) The executive director or designee shall review the ADA coordinator's recommendation, the director's decision, and the points raised on appeal prior to reaching a decision. The executive director may direct additional investigation as necessary. The executive director shall consult with representatives from other state agencies that would be affected by the decision, including the Governor's Office of Management and Budget, the Department of Human Resource Management, the Division of Risk Management, the Division of Facilities Construction and Management, and the Office of the Attorney General before making any decision that would: (a) involve an expenditure of funds beyond what is reasonably able to be accommodated within the applicable line item so that it would require a separate appropriation; or(b) require facility modifications(6) The executive director shall issue a final decision within 15 working days after receiving the complainant's appeal. The decision shall be in writing, or in another accessible format suitable to the complainant, and shall be promptly delivered to the complainant.(7) If the executive director or designee is unable to reach a final decision within the 15 working day period, the complainant shall be notified in writing, or by another accessible format suitable to the complainant, why the final decision is being delayed and the additional time needed to reach a final decision.Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-10, effective 4/23/2018