(a) The Office of Equal Opportunity may deny recertification of an MBE/joint venture on one or more of the grounds set forth in Section 168.19.
(b) If recertification is denied, the OEO shall notify the applicant of the denial, in writing, along with the grounds and specific reasons for the denial. Notice of denial of recertification shall also include notice of the right to a hearing and hearing procedures.
(c) A hearing before the Community Relations Board to contest the denial of recertification may be obtained by filing a written request for a hearing within ten days of the receipt of the notice of denial. A written response to the grounds and reasons for denial may be filed with the hearing request or at any time prior to the conclusion of the hearing.
(d) Hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 168.23.
(Ord. 83-75. Passed 4-4-83.)