Section R51-4-7 - Appeals1) The complainant may appeal the Department Coordinator's decision to the commissioner within ten working days of the complainant's receipt of the Department Coordinator's decision.2) The appeal shall be in writing.3) The commissioner may name a designee to assist on the appeal. The Grievance Coordinator and Department Coordinator may not be the commissioner's designee for the appeal.4) In the appeal the complainant shall describe in sufficient detail why the decision does not effectively address the complainant's needs.5) The commissioner shall review the Department Coordinator's decision and the points raised on appeal prior to reaching a decision. The commissioner may direct additional investigation as necessary.6) The commissioner shall consult with staff from other state agencies that may be affected by the decision, including, the Office of Planning and Budget, the Division of Risk Management, the Division of Facilities Construction Management, and the Office of the Attorney General before making any decision that would: a) involve an expenditure of funds that would require a new appropriation; orb) require facility modifications.7) The commissioner shall issue a final decision within 15 working days after receiving the complainant's appeal. The decision shall be in writing, and shall be delivered to the complainant.8) If the commissioner is unable to reach a final decision within 15 working days , the complainant shall be notified in writing why the final decision is being delayed and the additional time needed to reach a final decision. This response time should not exceed 15 days.Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-18, effective 9/1/2021