On the date, and at the place and time stated in the notice of hearing, the person conducting the hearing shall call the hearing by reading the caption into the record. A record shall be made of all proceedings either by a recording device or by a qualified reporter. The hearing shall be conducted in such a manner as to give the appellant an opportunity to be heard upon relevant issues. The hearing examiner shall prepare a report containing a summary of the evidence and of the findings and recommendations and shall also prepare a proposed order containing the findings of fact and conclusions of law. The summary and proposed order shall be submitted to the secretary or the secretary's designee within 60 days of the conclusion of the hearing, for the approval of the secretary or the secretary's designee.
Kan. Admin. Regs. § 36-16-7