Section 61-1-13 - DecisionA. After a hearing has been completed, the members of the board shall proceed to consider the case and as soon as practicable shall render their decision, provided that the decision shall be rendered by a quorum of the board. In cases in which the hearing is conducted by a hearing officer, all members who were not present throughout the hearing shall familiarize themselves with the record, including the hearing officer's report, before participating in the decision. In cases in which the hearing is conducted by the board, all members who were not present throughout the hearing shall thoroughly familiarize themselves with the entire record, including all evidence taken at the hearing, before participating in the decision.B. A final decision and order based on the hearing shall be made by a quorum of the board and signed and executed by the person designated by the board within ninety days after the hearing is closed by the board.1953 Comp., § 67-26-13, enacted by Laws 1957, ch. 247, § 13; 1981, ch. 349, § 12; 1993, ch. 295, § 6.Amended by 2023, c. 190,s. 14, eff. 7/1/2023.