informal hearing in Georgia

2019On the other hand, Goldberg requires that the hearing officer rest his decision "solely on the legal rules and evidence adduced at the hearing," 397 U.S. at 271 (II), 90 S.Ct. 1011 , but Goldberg says nothing about the precise standard of proof against which the evidence must be assessed, other than its comment that the only function of the informal hearing is "to produce an initial determination of the validity of the welfare department's grounds for discontinuance of payments in order to protect a recipient against an erroneous termination of benefits." Id. at 267 (II), 90 S.Ct. 1011 .

2019On the other hand, Goldberg requires that the hearing officer rest his decision "solely on the legal rules and evidence adduced at the hearing," 397 U.S. at 271 (II), 90 S.Ct. 1011 , but Goldberg says nothing about the precise standard of proof against which the evidence must be assessed, other than its comment that the only function of the informal hearing is "to produce an initial determination of the validity of the welfare department's grounds for discontinuance of payments in order to protect a recipient against an erroneous termination of benefits." Id. at 267 (II), 90 S.Ct. 1011 .

2015While “a verbatim transcript of the proceedings is preferred to assist the courts on appeal, the comprehensive rendition of the discussion in the minutes provides an adequate basis for judicial review.” Jackson v. Spalding County, 265 Ga. 792, 795 (4) ( 462 SE2d 361 ) (1995). 1 Here, the information before the Board regarding the washboard dirt road and the greater distance from the nearest hospital in comparison to other approved personal care homes adequately supports the Board’s decision to deny the application for a conditional use permit.

2015While “a verbatim transcript of the proceedings is preferred to assist the courts on appeal, the comprehensive rendition of the discussion in the minutes provides an adequate basis for judicial review.” Jackson v. Spalding County, 265 Ga. 792, 795 (4) ( 462 SE2d 361 ) (1995). 1 Here, the information before the Board regarding the washboard dirt road and the greater distance from the nearest hospital in comparison to other approved personal care homes adequately supports the Board’s decision to deny the application for a conditional use permit.

2019Judge Bethel noted that a public housing agency is not strictly bound by the decision of a hearing officer, and he concluded that "the fact that the final act in this process occurs when [the Housing Authority] is satisfied that [the] hearing officer's decision is binding illustrates the administrative nature of the informal hearing." Id. at 769-770 , 808 S.E.2d 109 (Bethel, J., dissenting).

2019Judge Bethel noted that a public housing agency is not strictly bound by the decision of a hearing officer, and he concluded that "the fact that the final act in this process occurs when [the Housing Authority] is satisfied that [the] hearing officer's decision is binding illustrates the administrative nature of the informal hearing." Id. at 769-770 , 808 S.E.2d 109 (Bethel, J., dissenting).

2015And “[i]n an administrative or quasi-judicial proceeding, due process requires only an informal hearing, not strict adherence to the rules of evidence.” Chamblee Visuals v. City of Chamblee, 270 Ga. 33, 35 (4) ( 506 SE2d 113 ) (1998).

2015And “[i]n an administrative or quasi-judicial proceeding, due process requires only an informal hearing, not strict adherence to the rules of evidence.” Chamblee Visuals v. City of Chamblee, 270 Ga. 33, 35 (4) ( 506 SE2d 113 ) (1998).