1. (1) Final orders of the Board will serve as the basis of a final certificate of assessment. Initial orders of Administrative Judges shall become the final order of the Board without further action or notice unless:

   1. (a) The Board elects to review the initial order within the time provided for appeal in the initial order; or
   2. (b) Any Party files an appeal of an initial order within the time provided for appeal in the initial order.
2. (2) An initial order of an Administrative Judge shall contain a clear and concise statement of the available procedures and time limits for seeking reconsideration or other administrative relief and the time limits for seeking further administrative or judicial review. An initial order will be effective upon becoming a final order in accordance with section 0600-01-.16(1) of these rules.

3. (3) A final order of the Board following Board review of an initial order shall be

   1. (a) Signed by the member who acted as chairperson at the meeting of the Board when review was considered; and
   2. (b) Attested by the Executive Secretary.
4. (4) A final order of the Board is effective as of the date that it is sent to the Parties.

Authority: T.C.A. § 67-1-305. Administrative History: Original rule certified June 7, 1974. Repeal filed and effective July 1, 1984. New rule filed June 30, 2000; effective September 12, 2000. Amendments filed January 7, 2026; effective April 7, 2026.