Authority of Agencies

(a) An agency, in accordance with the Administrative Adjudication Act, shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to assure that: (1) the payments and assistance authorized by this Chapter shall be administered in a manner which is fair and reasonable, and as uniform as practicable; (2) a displaced person who makes proper application for a payment authorized by this Chapter shall be paid promptly after a move or, in hardship cases, be paid in advance; and (3) any person aggrieved by a determination as to eligibility for a payment authorized by this Chapter or the amount of a payment, may have his application reviewed by the agency. (b) The agency may prescribe other regulations and procedures, consistent with the provisions of this Chapter. SOURCE: GC § 13979.7 enacted by P.L. 11-160.