Section 12.12 - Appeal to the Commission(1) An appeal from the decision of the judges, in case of suspension or other penalties imposed on persons licensed by the Commission, may be taken to the Commission, which may either sustain the ruling, increase or decrease the penalty, or reinstate the offender.(2) Anappeal from the decision of the Judges shall be filed in writing at the office of the Commission within ten days of the date of the penalty.(3) The appeal shall be signed by the person making it, or his attorney, and must set forth his reason for believing he is entitled to a hearing.(4) An applicant for a hearing on an appeal will be heard in person and may be represented by counsel.(5) All requests to the Commission in connection with an appeal shall be in writing and all papers filed with the Commission shall be property of the Commission.(6) An appeal to the Commission from a decision of the Judges shall not effect such decision until the Commission has acted upon the appeal unless otherwise ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction.(7) When a hearing is held by the Commission, or when a matter or case is referred to the Commission for review, the persons involved must be notified by the Commission and if the persons fail to appear it shall be construed a waiver of right to a hearing before the Commission.