(1) Following a review by the director of the department of personnel or designee and within thirty calendar days of the date of service of the director's determination, either party may appeal an allocation or reallocation determination to the board. The appeal shall be in writing and shall detail the specific items of the director's determination to which exception is taken.

(2) The hearing shall be limited to the exceptions set forth in the notice of appeal unless otherwise determined by the board. Either party may petition the board for good cause shown to conduct the hearing on a de novo basis.