§ 19-07 Appeal Process.
RCNY § 19-07
(a)If an applicant's application is disapproved by MOME, or if an approved applicant disagrees with the amount of the media assets granted by MOME, such person may appeal such determination.
(b)In the case of an appeal from a disapproval of an application, an applicant can request an appeal by sending a letter to the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment, Attn: Commissioner, to the address and by the means specified in the application form, within thirty days from the date of the denial letter issued by MOME.
(c)In the case of an appeal from a determination of the amount of media assets, an approved applicant can request an appeal by sending a letter to the Commissioner, as provided in subdivision (b), within thirty days from the date of issuance of the certificate of marketing credit.
(d)If an applicant fails to request an appeal within thirty days of MOME's denial decision and/or allocated amount of media assets, such decision will be deemed final.
(e)Upon receipt of a timely letter of appeal, the Commissioner will appoint an appeal officer within MOME to review the matter. The appeal officer may reverse, affirm or modify the original determination and provide a written explanation of their finding in a report to the Commissioner. The Commissioner or their designee must issue a final order in writing within sixty days of the report. A copy of the final order will be issued to the appellant within ten days after the date the Commissioner or their designee renders the final order. (Added City Record 2/14/2023, eff. 3/16/2023)
