Authority: IC 20-29-3-11

Affected: IC 4-21.5-3; IC 20-29-7-4

Sec. 5. (a) The hearing examiner shall conduct a hearing to take evidence on the complaint.

(b) The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with IC 4-21.5-3 and this rule.

(c) Parties shall present evidence and may cross-examine witnesses.

(d) All testimony shall be taken under oath.

(e) The hearing examiner shall issue a recommended order within ninety (90) days of the later of:

1. (1) the conclusion of the hearing; or
2. (2) submission of post-hearing briefs or proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law.

(f) The hearing examiner's recommended order shall include:

1. (1) findings of fact;
2. (2) conclusions of law; and
3. (3) recommended remedy, if applicable.

(Indiana Education Employment Relations Board; 560 IAC 2-3.1-5; filed May 24, 2018, 11:06 a.m.: 20180620-IR- 560170443FRA; readopted filed Aug 16, 2022, 2:41 p.m.: 20220914-IR-560220222RFA)