R 325.22363 Proposal for decision.
Rule 22363. (1) Following the conclusion of a hearing, the hearing officer, if other
than the director, shall deliver to the department the official case file and his or her proposal
for decision. The department shall serve the proposal for decision upon the parties by
registered or certified mail or personal service, and each party shall have 10 days from the
date of service of the proposal for decision to file exceptions or present written arguments to
the director.
(2) Following review of the record or the proposal for decision and exceptions thereto, if
any, the director shall issue an order setting forth findings of fact, conclusions of law, and
his or her final order or an order for further proceedings. The department shall serve copies of
the director's order upon all parties.
(3) If no exceptions are filed, the proposal for decision shall become the final order of the
department, unless the director issues his or her order within 90 days from the date of
service of the proposal for decision.
History: 2004 AACS.
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