(1) Written Decision. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 11(7) and (8), after the classification hearing the hearing examiner shall issue a final written decision containing the following:

1. (a) statement of the issues involved in the hearing;
2. (b) summary and analysis of the evidence, including credibility and reliability determinations, as needed;
3. (c) specific findings of fact on all relevant disputed factual matters;
4. (d) rulings of law on all relevant disputed legal issues;
5. (e) conclusions drawn from the findings of fact and rulings of law which form the basis of the final registration determination and classification level including but not limited to the specific findings of the sex offender's risk of re-offense, level of dangerousness and efficacy of internet dissemination; and
6. (f) final registration determination and classification level. For purposes of judicial review, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A and M.G.L. c. 6, § 178M, the hearing examiner's final written decision shall be considered the final agency action.

(2) The hearing examiner may maintain, decrease, or increase the board's recommended classification level in reaching their final decision. The hearing examiner shall consider the relevant and credible evidence and reasonable inferences derived therefrom to determine:

1. (a) the offender's risk of re-offense;
2. (b) the offender's dangerousness as a function of the severity and extent of harm the offender would present to the public in the event of re-offense; and
3. (c) in consideration of the foregoing, whether and to what degree public access to the offender's personal and sex offender information, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 6, § 178K, is in the interest of public safety.