Records; Shorthand Reporters; Transcripts

The hearing officer or panel shall record and preserve in writing, on tape, or by use of such other mechanical or electronic device as may be appropriate, the proceedings and evidence in its proceedings. If the record is preserved by stenographic means, the hearing officer or panel may engage the services of a shorthand reporter. The record need not be transcribed unless ordered by the hearing officer or panel. The original of any transcript shall be filed with the record.