Decision of Adjudicator

9–100.360. Decision of Adjudicator. A. The Adjudicator shall prepare a decision containing: 1. findings and conclusions, and the reasons or bases therefor, on all material issues of fact, law, or discretion presented on the record; 2. an order as to the final disposition of the case, including relief, if appropriate; 3. the date upon which the decision will become effective [e.g., days after issuance]; and 4. a statement of further right to appeal. B. The decision of the Adjudicator shall be based upon a consideration of the whole record. HISTORY: Added by State Register Volume 22, Issue No. 6, Part 1, eff June 26, 1998.

IV. Appeal

Comment: The Appeal section provides detailed instructions on the parties’ rights to appeal and gives mechanisms for such appeals. They provide for interlocutory review of certain orders and state the method to petition for review. They detail what should be included in appellate briefs and the form of these. The rules provide the basis for oral arguments and a final decision. The final rule states the method to apply for reconsideration of the decision.