Section 156.08. Review of college actions.

 

(1)   Request for meeting to review action. A person adversely affected by an action of the college under this subchapter, including an action denying or withdrawing any certification or approval under this subchapter, may make a written request for an informal meeting with the college to discuss the action.

(2)   Meeting to review action.

(a) If the college receives a written request under sub. (1) , a representative designated by the college shall hold an informal meeting with the requester. The college shall hold the informal meeting within 30 days after it receives the written request, unless the requester agrees to a later meeting date. The meeting may be held in person or by telephone.

(b) At the informal meeting under par. (a) , the college may explain the basis for its action. A requester may also present information or arguments related to the action.

(3)   Review by the department.

(a) If a disputed matter under sub. (1) is not resolved after a meeting under sub. (2) , the person who requested the meeting may request a contested case hearing before the department, pursuant to s. 227.42 , Stats., and ch. ATCP 1 . The person shall make the request under s. ATCP 1.06 , as if the person were requesting a hearing on a department action. The department shall grant or deny the hearing request as provided in s. ATCP 1.06 (3) .

(b) Following a contested case hearing under ch. 227 , Stats. , and ch. ATCP 1 , the department may reverse, modify or remand an action of the college under this subchapter if the department finds that the action is contrary to this subchapter. The department may not reverse, modify or remand an action of the college if the college has acted within the scope of its discretion under this subchapter.

History: CR 06-085 : cr. Register April 2007 No. 616 , eff. 5-1-07.