CFR > Title 25 - Indians > CHAPTER I—BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER D—HUMAN SERVICES (parts 20 to 26) > PART 20—FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS > SUBPART G—Hearings and Appeals (§20.700 to §20.705) > 20.704—Who conducts the hearing or appeal of a Bureau decision or action and what is the process?

20.704—Who conducts the hearing or appeal of a Bureau decision or action and what is the process?

(a) The Superintendent or his/her designated representative conducts the hearing in an informal but orderly manner, records the hearing, and provides the applicant or recipient with a transcript of the hearing upon request.
(b) The Superintendent or his/her designated representative must render a written decision within 10 days of the completion of the hearing. The written decision must include:
(1) A written statement covering the evidence relied upon and reasons for the decision; and
(2) The applicant's or recipient's right to appeal the Superintendent or his/her designated representative's decision pursuant to 25 CFR part 2 and request Bureau assistance in preparation of the appeal.