(1) If an application is denied in whole or part, or a determination is made that the requesting employee is ineligible for donations, it may be appealed in writing and must be addressed to the director of the department in which the requesting employee is employed as well as the department of human resources director or designee.

(2) The appeal must be filed within 10 working days after receipt of denial. The employee or his/her legal representative’s written request shall include:

(3) If requested by the employee or deemed necessary by the department director in consultation with the department of human resources director or designee, the department director and the department of human resources shall schedule an appeal hearing within 15 working days after receipt of the employee’s request for review, with the employee, or the employee’s legal representative, to present any materials, additional facts, documents, or other evidence to the department director and the department of human resources director or designee who shall make a full and fair review of each application.

(4) On the basis of the review, the decision of the department director in consultation with the department of human resources director or designee shall be final and conclusive. Written notice of the decision shall be given to the employee within 10 working days from the date of the appeal hearing, if a hearing is held. If a hearing is not held, a written notice shall be given within 20 working days after receipt of the employee’s request for review. (Added by Amended Ord. 17-105, Dec. 20, 2017, Eff date Jan. 15, 2018).