A contractor dissatisfied with the CCC's proposed disposition of the claim may petition the Department's Executive Director for a contested case hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). Hearings conducted by SOAH are legal proceedings presided over by an appointed administrative law judge. Coordinate with the General Counsel Division (GCD) to work with the Attorney General’s office in preparation for a scheduled SOAH hearing. The administrative law judge's final decision regarding the claim is forwarded to the Department’s Executive Director for consideration.