fair hearing A meeting conducted by a hearing officer to provide a person with an impartial, objective review of CAO decisions, actions, or delays. The hearing may be face-to-face or by telephone. The hearing officer either affirms or denies the CAO action.

A meeting conducted by a hearing officer to provide a person with an impartial, objective review of CAO County Assistance Office. decisions, actions, or delays. The hearing may be face-to-face or by telephone. The hearing officer either affirms or denies the CAO action.