A request for a hearing shall be filed in writing with the Director within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the notice of proposed action. The request shall contain at least the following:
A written request for a hearing may be mailed, but shall not be considered timely filed unless it is received by the Director within the fifteen (15) day time limit set forth in § 1611.1.
Within five (5) business days of receiving a timely request for a hearing, the Director shall appoint a hearing examiner to convene a hearing, hear evidence, develop proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, and recommend a decision to the Director.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-1611