(1) The executive director shall adopt rules of procedure which, to the fullest extent possible, provide for the expeditious resolution of appeals of controversies. The only parties to the appeals shall be the aggrieved parties and the appropriate governmental body. Section 24-4-105 shall not apply to reviews and determinations made by the executive director or his or her designee pursuant to this article 109.
(2) An appeal is limited to only the material issues raised in the original protest; except that the appeal may include new evidence or additional information related to those material issues or material issues related to the conduct of the protest.