Chapter 15. Delegation of Informal Fact-Finding to an Agency Subordinate
18VAC115-15-10. Decision to delegate.
In accordance with subdivision 10 of § 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia, the board may delegate an informal fact-finding proceeding to an agency subordinate.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 21, Issue 22, eff. August 10, 2005; amended, Virginia Register Volume 40, Issue 4, eff. November 8, 2023.
18VAC115-15-20. Criteria for delegation.
Cases that may not be delegated to an agency subordinate include violations of standards of practice as set forth in regulations governing each profession registered, certified, or licensed by the board, except as may otherwise be determined by the executive director in consultation with the board chair.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 21, Issue 22, eff. August 10, 2005; amended, Virginia Register Volume 36, Issue 5, eff. December 12, 2019.
18VAC115-15-30. Criteria for an agency subordinate.
A. An agency subordinate authorized by the board to conduct an informal fact-finding proceeding may include board members and professional staff or other persons deemed knowledgeable by virtue of their training and experience in administrative proceedings involving the regulation and discipline of health professionals.
B. The executive director shall maintain a list of appropriately qualified persons to whom an informal fact-finding proceeding may be delegated.
C. The board may delegate to the executive director the selection of the agency subordinate who is deemed appropriately qualified to conduct a proceeding based on the qualifications of the subordinate and the type of case being heard.
Statutory Authority
§ 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 21, Issue 22, eff. August 10, 2005.