1. A. No later than 60 days after the date the appellant files a request for hearing with the Department, the hearing officer shall render a decision based solely on the evidence and testimony produced at the hearing, and the applicable law. The 60-day time limit is extended for any delay caused by the appellant.

2. B. The hearing decision shall include:

   1. 1. Findings of fact concerning the issue on appeal;
   2. 2. Citations to the law and authority applicable to the issue on appeal;
   3. 3. A statement of the conclusions derived from the controlling facts and law, and the reasons for the conclusions;
   4. 4. The name of the hearing officer;
   5. 5. The date of the decision; and
   6. 6. A statement of further appeal rights and the time period for exercising those rights.
3. C. The Office of Appeals shall mail a copy of the decision to each party’s representative, or to the party if the party is unrepresented.

Historical Note

Adopted effective June 4, 1998 (Supp. 98-2).