Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 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;

(b) exhibits;

(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.

Notes

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.