Section R. 18.367 - Report and final decision of the board; judicial reviewRule 17.
(1) After reviewing the claimant's file and record evidence, a proposed final decision containing written findings of fact setting forth the basis for decision shall be prepared by the chair. If the proposed final decision of the board varies from the report of the board member, the proposed final decision shall set forth reasons for such variance.(2) The proposed decision, with any amendments thereto, shall become the final decision of the board, for purposes of judicial review, on the date the chair of the board signs and dates such decision, if at least 1 other board member has also signed the final decision.(3) The board shall immediately file its final decision with the secretary of the board. The secretary shall, within 15 days after such filing, notify the claimant of the final decision of the board and furnish a copy of the decision. Such notification shall advise the claimant of the statutory 30-day period after receipt of the board's final decision for filing a petition in the court of appeals for leave to appeal and review the board's decision.Mich. Admin. Code R. 18.367