a) The Commission's determination on the merits of an appeal brought under Public Resources Code § 29770 shall be by majority vote.

b) The Commission's decision shall be deemed final upon the taking of the vote, unless the Commission directs that written findings be prepared for consideration by the Commission on a subsequent date. If such findings are prepared, the Commission action shall be deemed final upon the date the findings are adopted by the Commission.

c) Written Commission findings, if any, shall be prepared by staff and presented to the Commission for consideration at the next regularly-scheduled meeting following the Commission's vote on the merits of the appeal. The time for preparation of findings may be extended by the Chair in appropriate circumstances.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 29752 and 29770(b), Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 29770-29772, Public Resources Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-7-94; operative 4-6-94 (Register 94, No. 10).