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C. All applicants who are on an existing waiting list must submit new application materials, updated income information, proof of ownership and, in general, be re-qualified as eligible for the HOME Program. D. All applicants who exist on a current waiting list will be considered in the order in which they existed on that waiting list. However, after a reasonable period of time of at least 30 days has been given to all applicants to submit new materials for purposes of re- qualification, applicants with incomplete applications may be dropped from the waiting list. E. The next applicant on the waiting list can be offered assistance once an applicant above them on the waiting list refuses assistance or no longer qualifies. This should occur after the applicant refuses in writing or receives a written termination notification and explanation from the Administrator. 7. METHOD OF APPLICATION A. The Home Program Administrator and/or his/her designee shall be responsible for advertising the availability of the program and for accepting applications. B. The Administrator will accept applications from interested consumers beginning on the first day application availability is published and will accept application until thirty (30) days from the day of publishing or until funds are expended or reserved, whichever comes first. All applications will be reviewed for completeness in the order in which they are received. C. Upon receipt of the applications for rehabilitation/reconstruction assistance, applications will be screened for completeness and all information related to employment, income, assets and liabilities will be verified to determine the applicant's eligibility. The Local HOME Supervisor and/or his/her designee shall be responsible for determining the eligibility of each applicant. D. A review team will rate each completed and eligible application according to a predetermined ranking system. The review team shall be responsible for reviewing the applicants and making recommendations to the Local HOME Supervisor. The review team shall consist of the local HOME supervisor and/or his/her designee. The review team shall be an ad hoc committee and will serve until the Program is completed. E. Upon receipt of the recommendations from the review team, the Local HOME Supervisor shall approve, disapprove or modify such recommendations. The funding decisions of the Local HOME Supervisor shall be final. F. All applicants selected for assistance shall then be counseled by the Local HOME Supervisor and/or his/her designee, regarding his or her housing needs and in determining the type of eligible repairs. A written agreement will be executed between the Administrator and the applicant that outlines the responsibilities of the applicant and the Administrator, and the terms of the assistance.