The presiding officer will issue a decision as soon as possible after the conclusion of the hearing. If the board issues the decision, it is final agency action. If a single presiding officer issues the decision, it is a proposed decision, and the rules applicable to appeals from the decision of a presiding officer at rule 199-7.8 (476) apply, except that the appeal time may be shortened at the discretion of the presiding officer, and all times set forth in rule 199-7.8 (476) may be shortened at the discretion of the board.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 199-42.25