18 Va. Admin. Code § 140-20-171
Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 8, December 2, 2024
Section 18VAC140-20-171 - Criteria for delegation of informal fact-finding proceedings to an agency subordinateA. Decision to delegate. In accordance with subdivision 10 of § 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia, the board may delegate an informal fact-finding proceeding to an agency subordinate.B. Criteria for delegation. Cases that may not be delegated to an agency subordinate include violations of standards of practice as set forth in 18VAC140-20-150, except as may otherwise be determined by the probable cause committee in consultation with the board chair.C. Criteria for an agency subordinate.1. An agency subordinate authorized by the board to conduct an informal fact-finding proceeding may include board members and professional staff or other persons deemed knowledgeable by virtue of their training and experience in administrative proceedings involving the regulation and discipline of health professionals.2. The executive director shall maintain a list of appropriately qualified persons to whom an informal fact-finding proceeding may be delegated.3. The board may delegate to the executive director the selection of the agency subordinate who is deemed appropriately qualified to conduct a proceeding based on the qualifications of the subordinate and the type of case being heard.18 Va. Admin. Code § 140-20-171
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 21, Issue 21, eff. July 27, 2005; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 40, Issue 4, eff. 11/8/2023.Statutory Authority: § 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.