D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 3-5521
Within a reasonable time after the conclusion of the hearing, the Board shall render its decision setting forth findings of fact and conclusions of law and giving the reasons for the decision.
There shall be a written decision setting forth findings of fact and conclusions of law and giving the reasons for the decision.
The conclusions or opinion in the decision shall be governed by and based upon all the evidence adduced at the hearing.
A decision shall be supported by substantial evidence on the record. Pursuant to the substantial evidence rule, courts shall uphold an administrative determination of fact if on the entire record the determination is rationally supportable and could have been arrived at reasonably.
The decision shall include a description of any action(s) the Board takes pursuant to § 5402 (Disposition).
The decision shall include an instruction that the respondent shall refer to § 5404 to determine the respondent's right to appeal.
The decision shall be served promptly on all parties or their attorneys or representatives. In its discretion, the Board may announce its decision at a public hearing.
D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 3-5521