1. (1) The initial order by the Administrative Judge/Hearing Officer shall be based exclusively on evidence and other material introduced at the hearing. The initial order shall be available to the appellant or his representative within a reasonable time. The report shall include:

   1. (a) all pleadings, motions, and intermediate rulings;
   2. (b) exhibits;
   3. (c) a summary of the oral testimony plus all other evidence received or considered;
   4. (d) stipulations and admissions;
   5. (e) a statement of matters officially noted;
   6. (f) questions and offers of proof, objections, and rulings thereon not addressed at the hearing;
   7. (g) the reasons for the decision and the supporting evidence and regulations;
   8. (h) findings of fact and conclusions of law;
   9. (i) a statement of the available procedures and time limits for petitioning for reconsideration and/or appeal.
2. (2) The initial order shall be served on all parties of record.
3. (3) The initial order will be reviewed by the Commissioner or his/her designated representative prior to the entering of a final order.

Authority: T.C.A. §§4-5-314, 37-5-105, and 37-5-112. Administrative History: Original rule filed May 29, 2002; effective August 12, 2002.