Section 4b-3(f)-10 - Proposed final decisions(a) If a designee of the Board conducted the hearing, within twenty-one (21) days of the conclusion of all hearings on an appeal, the designee shall issue a proposed final decision in accordance with section 4-179 of the Connecticut General Statutes.(b) When a majority of the members of the Board who are to render the final decision have not heard the matter or read the record, the decision, if adverse to a party, shall not be rendered until a proposed final decision is served upon the parties, and an opportunity is afforded to each party adversely affected to file exceptions and present briefs and oral argument to the members of the agency who are to render the final decision.(c) A proposed final decision shall be in writing and contain a statement of the reasons for the decision and a finding of facts and conclusion of law on each issue of fact or law necessary to the decision.(d) Not later than 30 days after the latter of the issuance of the proposed final decision, the filing of any exceptions and briefs with respect thereto, and presentation of any oral argument on a proposed final decision, the Board shall issue a written final decision in accordance with section 4-180 of the Connecticut General Statutes. In its final decision the Board may affirm, modify, or reverse the proposed final decision, in whole or in part, or may remand for further proceedings, including the taking of further evidence. Any such further proceedings shall be governed by section 4b-3(f) -1 to section 4b-3(f) -10, inclusive. Any final decision by the Board may contain whatever conditions the Board deems appropriate.(e) Pursuant to section 4-179(d) of the Connecticut General Statutes, the parties and the Board may, by written stipulation, waive compliance with subsections (a), (b) and (c) of this section.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 4b-3(f)-10
Adopted effective May 11, 2009