Ala. Admin. Code r. 70-X-5-.08

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 10, July 31, 2024

Section 70-X-5-.08 - Hearing Officer's Decision And Recommendation

(1) Upon completion of a hearing, the hearing officer shall prepare a written decision and recommendation. The decision shall contain a statement of facts found by the hearing officer, a recitation of the application of the facts found to the applicable statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, and a proposed recommendation as to the merits of the matters presented for review.

(2) The hearing officer's decision and recommendation along with the record shall be submitted to the Commissioner of the Department within thirty (30) calendar days after the hearing is concluded. The hearing officer's decision and recommendation shall be communicated by the Department in person or by certified mail.

Filed May 20, 1992. Repealed and New Rule: Filed June 5, 2009; effective July 10, 2009.

Author: Irene B. Collins, Commissioner

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 38-3-8 through 38-3-9; 41-22-12 through 41-22-16.