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Incases where SARA makes a decision for which an informal hearing must be offered, the notice to the family will include all of the following: The proposed action or decision of SARA. A brief statement of the reasons for the decision including the regulatory reference. The date the proposed action will take place. A statement of the family's right to an explanation of the basis for SAHA's decision. A statement that if the family does not agree with the decision the family may request an informal hearing of the decision. A deadline for the family to request the informal hearing. To whom the hearing request should be addressed. A copy of SAHA's hearing procedures. Scheduling an Informal Hearing [24 CFR 982.555(d)] When an informal hearing is required, SARA will proceed with the hearing in a reasonably expeditious manner upon the request of the family. A request for an informal hearing must be made in writing and delivered to SARA either in person or by first class mail, by the close of the business day, no later than 14 days from the date of SAHA's decision or notice to terminate assistance. SARA will schedule and send written notice of the informal hearing to the family within 14 days of the family's request. The family may request to reschedule a hearing for good cause, or if it is needed as a reasonable accommodation for a person with disabilities. Good cause is defined as an unavoidable conflict which seriously affects the health, safety or welfare of the family. Requests to reschedule a hearing must be made orally or in writing prior to the hearing date. At its discretion, SARA may request documentation of the "good cause" prior to rescheduling the hearing. If the family does not appear at the scheduled time, and was unable to reschedule the hearing in advance due to the nature of the conflict, the family must contact SARA within 24 hours of the scheduled hearing date, excluding weekends and holidays. SARA will reschedule the hearing only if the family can show good cause for the failure to appear, or if it is needed as a reasonable accommodation for a person with disabilities. Pre-Hearing Right to Discovery [24 CFR 982.555(e)] Participants and SARA are permitted pre-hearing discovery rights. The family must be given the opportunity to examine before the hearing any SARA documents that are directly relevant to the hearing. The family must be allowed to copy any such documents at their own expense. If SARA o~ro2~12 Page 16-10