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established at the LWDA level and shall issue a decision based on the information contained therein. Complaints which may be initially filed at the State level will be heard by an independent' hearing officer designated by the State Workforce Investment Division (WID). The hearing officer shall conduct a hearing and issue a recommended decision to the State Panel. The recommended decision shall be in writing and may be accepted, rejected or modified by the State Review Panel. A. Form and Filing of Complaint. 1. Request for State Review of LWDA Level Decisions On receipt of a complainant's request for review because of an unsatisfactory decision, the State shall provide for an independent state review. 2. Filing of Requests for State Review The State Review Panel shall review all LWDA level decisions when a request for review is filed within 10 days of receipt of the adverse decision. Such requests must be filed in writing with the Chief of the WID Office. The request for review should contain the following information: a. Full name, address, and telephone number of the party requesting the review b. Full name, address, and telephone number of the other party c. A copy of the decision d. Brief statement of reasons for review or the section of the LWDA decision to be reviewed including regulatory and statutory citations e. A statement of the relief sought. 3. Complainant Responsibility It is the responsibility of the complainant to include in the request for review a written statement setting forth the facts presented at the LWDA hearing which support the requested relief. The Chief, WID, shall mail a copy of the request for review to the other party and to the LWDA. It shall be the responsibility of the LWDA to submit the complete record including a typed record of the hearing to the Chief, WID, within ten (10) days. B. Conduct of Hearings. 1. Request for Hearing at the State Level 13 EXHIBIT H