Section 1111.3. Appeal of a local agency decision

(a) An appeal is any clear expression by the applicant, participant or authorized representative, that the decision of the local agency is contested and that an opportunity to challenge the decision and to present the case of the applicant or participant to a higher authority is desired. The Department or local agency will not limit or interfere with the freedom of the applicant, participant or authorized representative to appeal the decision and will provide whatever assistance is necessary to reduce an oral appeal to writing.

(b) When an appeal is made orally, the local agency shall docket it as being filed when the local agency receives the oral communication.