After the ACO disciplinary review committee review, how many days must the appellant be notified by regular mail?

• A. 15 days
• B. 45 days
• C. 60 days
• D. 30 days by regular mail

Answer: (C)

Notification timeline after the ACO disciplinary review committee’s action is what this question focuses on. After the committee completes its review, the appellant must receive notice by regular mail within 60 days. This timeframe provides a prompt but reasonable window for the appellant to learn the outcome and decide on any further steps, such as appeals, while also accounting for normal mail delivery and administrative processing. Regular mail is used because it offers a straightforward and verifiable way to deliver service to the appellant’s last known address. Shorter windows would risk inadequate time for delivery and response, while longer ones would unnecessarily delay resolution.