01 ncac 35B .0204          Application Review process

(a)  The Statewide Campaign Organization shall review the application materials for compliance with Rule .0202 of this Chapter and report to the SECC Advisory Committee the status of this review within four weeks of the submission deadline provided in Rule .0201 of this Section.

(b)  The SECC Advisory Committee shall review the recommendations of the Statewide Campaign Organization and shall either approve or reject the recommendations based on compliance with Rule .0202 of this Section.

(c)  The SECC Advisory Committee may request additional information if necessary to make an eligibility determination under Rule .0203 of this Section. The Independent Organization or Federation shall submit the requested additional information within 10 days of the notification date. Failure to do so may result in the denial of eligibility.

(d)  The Statewide Campaign Organization shall notify all Independent Organizations and Federations of the SECC Advisory Committee's decision within 60 days of the submission deadline.

(e)  The Independent Organization or Federation may submit a written request for reconsideration to the Statewide Campaign Organization within 10 business days of receipt of notification of rejection by the SECC Advisory Committee.

(f)  If after reconsideration, the SECC Advisory Committee upholds its rejection, the Independent Organization or Federation may commence a contested case by filing a petition under G.S. 150B-23.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143-340(26);

Eff. April 1, 2020.