(1) Appeal of a formal hearing order is made to the board. A party who has received an adverse decision may request an appeal.

(2) The time period in which to make an appeal is within 15 days of the date the decision of the hearing officer is mailed. The appeal must identify where the appealing party alleges the hearing officer was in error. The appeal must be filed with the Board of Personnel Appeals, P.O. Box 1728, Helena, MT 59620.