Section 79-8-009 - Review by Director and Council ReviewAll documentation as specified in section 008 must be received by the Director no less than 30 days prior to the start of that applicant's requested certification course at the designated Training Academy or 90 days prior in the case of a diploma student.
009.01 The Director or his/her designee shall review the documentation within 30 days of receipt. The Director shall make an initial determination of whether the applicant meets the qualifications for admission into a Training Academy for basic or reserve certification training. The Director shall notify the applicant and/or agency in writing of the applicant's acceptance or denial. The denial shall specify the reasons for denial/disqualification. Upon request of the applicant or agency, the determination by the Director may be reviewed at the next available Council Hearing.009.02 Upon request by the applicant or agency, the Council will conduct a hearing in order to determine whether the applicant meets minimum qualifications for admission into a certification course at a Training Academy. The Council will render a decision and reduce its decision in writing within two weeks of the hearing. The burden is on the applicant to demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that he/she meets the admission qualifications. The decision of the Council is final.79 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 8, § 009