Okla. Admin. Code § 590:1-3-3

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 590:1-3-3 - Commencement of hearing

(a)Appeal. A decision of the System affecting service credit, contributions, benefits, eligibility or any other rights of a claimant may be appealed to the Board of Trustees. The appeal must be commenced by filing a timely written request with the General Counsel. In order for the appeal to be considered timely, it must be filed within thirty (30) days after the date of mailing of the decision.

(b)Contents of appeal. The appeal shall be in writing and shall set forth the following:

(1) the name, address and Social Security number of the claimant;

(2) a statement regarding the nature or amount of the disagreement or dispute;

(3) a clear and concise assignment of each error alleged to have been committed;

(4) a brief summary of the argument and relevant legal authority upon which each assignment of error is made; provided, the claimant shall not be bound or restricted in the hearing, or on appeal, to the arguments and legal authorities contained and cited in this initial writing; and

(5) a statement of the relief sought.

(c)Assignment of hearing number; pre-hearing conference date. The General Counsel shall assign a hearing number to the appeal, create a court file, notify the Hearing Examiner, and set a date for a pre-hearing conference between the parties and the Hearing Examiner.

Okla. Admin. Code § 590:1-3-3

Added at 25 Ok Reg 994, eff 5-11-08