- (a) The board shall prepare and issue a written decision within a reasonable time after the close of the hearing record in a contested case. In reaching its decision, the board shall consider the whole record and shall include in the written decision findings of fact, conclusions of law, and an appropriate order.
- (b) The board shall mail or distribute the decision and order to all parties of record. A decision and order of the board becomes final 30 days after mailing or distribution unless a party files a notice of appeal under AS 18.60.097.
(Eff. 1/10/75, Register 53; am 1/4/78, Register 64; am 12/2/94, Register 132)
Authority: AS 18.60.020, AS 18.60.057, AS 18.60.093