The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall
have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise.
(1) Administrative law judge or judge--An individual
appointed by the chief administrative law judge of the State Office
of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) under Government Code, §2003.041.
The term shall also include any temporary administrative law judge
appointed by the chief administrative law judge pursuant to Government
Code, §2003.043.
(2) APA--Government Code, Chapter 2001.
(3) Authorized representative--An attorney authorized
to practice law in the State of Texas or, where permitted by applicable
law, a person designated by a party to represent the party.
(4) Chief judge--The chief administrative law judge
or his or her designee for action under this chapter. Any designee
shall be a person qualified to serve as an arbitrator.
(5) Code--Health and Safety Code, Chapter 242 as it
may be amended from time to time.
(6) DADS--The Department of Aging and Disability Services.
(7) Facility--An institution as defined by the Code
§242.002(10).
(8) Order--The award or final order issued by the arbitrator.
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