(1) Authority: The authority for these rules is granted to the Director of the Department of Corrections in accordance with ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030, and 423.075. (2) Purpose: The purpose of these rules is to establish department policy and procedures for adult in custody (AIC) communication with staff and the administration of the department's internal grievance review and appeal system for AICs confined in Department of Corrections facilities. (3) Policy: (a) It is the policy of the Department