Section 50731 - Informal Conference(a) The appeals review officer may schedule and preside at an informal conference if he/she determines that it is appropriate as part of the administrative review process. The appeals review officer shall determine the time and place of an informal conference giving due consideration to the reasonable request of a party.(b) Written notice of the time and place of the informal conference shall be mailed to each party at least 30 days before the date of the informal conference. This period may be shortened with the consent of all parties. Any party may waive notice.(c) Efforts shall be made to resolve the facts and issues in dispute in a fair and reasonable manner, subject to the requirements of state and federal law. Matters in dispute, raised in the appellant's Statement of Disputed Issues pursuant to Section 50730, which are not discussed or raised at the informal conference shall not be deemed waived.(d) The Department shall make an electronic record of the proceedings.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 17, § 50731
1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 50631 to Section 50731 filed 7-5-88; operative 8-4-88 (Register 88, No. 29). Note: Authority cited: Sections 11152, Government Code; and Sections 4648.2, and 4780.5, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 4629, 4635, 4648.1 and 4780.5, Welfare and Institutions Code; and Sections 11180, 11181, and 11182, Government Code.
1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 50631 to Section 50731 filed 7-5-88; operative 8-4-88 (Register 88, No. 29).