Section 0250-05-05-.04 - INITIAL ORDER(1) The initial order by the Administrative Judge/Hearing Officer shall be based exclusively on evidence and other material introduced at the hearing. The initial order shall be available to the appellant or his representative within a reasonable time. The report shall include:(a) all pleadings, motions, and intermediate rulings;(c) a summary of the oral testimony plus all other evidence received or considered;(d) stipulations and admissions;(e) a statement of matters officially noted;(f) questions and offers of proof, objections, and rulings thereon not addressed at the hearing;(g) the reasons for the decision and the supporting evidence and regulations;(h) findings of fact and conclusions of law;(i) a statement of the available procedures and time limits for petitioning for reconsideration and/or appeal.(2) The initial order shall be served on all parties of record.(3) The initial order will be reviewed by the Commissioner or his/her designated representative prior to the entering of a final order.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0250-05-05-.04
Original rule filed May 29, 2002; effective August 12, 2002.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-314, 37-5-105, and 37-5-112.