FMD 2018 Level II Training Book

3/21/18

Process Matters

u In other words, the affected person should always be advised of: q What is happening, q When and where it is happening,

q Why it’s happening, q What could happen, q And, what they can do if it does.

Administrative Record u Importance of an Administrative Record q Create a paper trail documenting decision-making process and basis for agency decision – this establishes evidence that there was a rational connection between the facts and the action taken q Record should reflect the following: Ø TGRA collected the available information Ø Considered all relevant factors Ø Made a reasoned decision based upon credible, substantial evidence in the record q The administrative record will be your greatest weapon in defending against challenges to agency actions

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