Section R. 423.137 - Fact finders' reportsRule 137.
(1) Within 30 days after the close of the record or additional time as the bureau director may permit, the fact finder shall file a report containing all of the following: (a) The names of the parties.(b) A statement of findings of fact and conclusions upon all material issues presented at the hearing.(c) A final summary sheet listing the issues in dispute, the position of each party for each issue, and recommendations with respect to each of the issues in dispute.(d) Reasons and basis for the findings, conclusions and recommendations. However, the parties may waive the requirements of this subdivision and the fact finder may then issue a report containing only items in subdivisions (a), (b), (c), (e) and (f) of this subrule.(e) The date the report issued.(f) The signature of the fact finder.(2) The fact finder shall file the fact finding report and 2 copies with the commission in accordance with commission requirements and, at the same time, serve a copy on each of the parties.Mich. Admin. Code R. 423.137