- A. Review and consideration of hearing officer's report and filed exceptions and briefs: After a hearing has been completed, the commission shall review and consider the hearing officer's report and any filed exceptions or briefs to the recommended decision.
- B. No oral arguments; no new evidence: The commission shall not permit any oral arguments. The commission shall not consider any evidence outside of the hearing officer's report and filed exceptions or briefs.
- C. Final decision: The commission's final decision shall be made by a quorum of the commission at a properly scheduled commission meeting.
- D. Written decision served: Within 20 calendar days after the commission's decision is rendered and signed by the chairperson of the commission, the department shall serve upon the respondent a copy of the written decision.
[19.31.2.24 NMAC - Rp, 19.31.2.24 NMAC, 4/1/2022]