The record before the Department in a hearing conducted under 456 CMR 14.08 shall consist of the petition, notice of hearing, motions, rulings, orders, audio recording or stenographic transcription, stipulations, exhibits, documentary evidence, depositions and amendments to any of the foregoing. The Department shall base its decision on any issues raised in petitions filed under 456 CMR 14.00 on this record.
456 CMR, § 14.09