053-6 Wyo. Code R. §§ 6-15 - Decisions in Contested Case Hearings

(a) Proposed findings of fact. Within ten calendar days after close of the hearing or such other time as the hearing officer may direct, each party may file with the hearing officer proposed findings of fact, conclusions of law and recommended rule or order, together with a supporting brief expressing the reasons for such proposals. Such proposals and brief shall be served on all other parties, and shall refer to all portions of the record and to all authorities relied upon in support of each proposal.

(b) Recommended decision. The hearing officer will submit to the Commission his recommended findings of fact, conclusions of law and order within thirty (30) days of the close of the contested case hearing. The decision shall include:

(i) A statement of findings and conclusions of law, with reasons and basis therefore, upon each material issue of fact, law or discretion presented on the record, and

(ii) The appropriate recommended rule, order, relief, or denial thereof. The recommended decision shall be based upon a consideration of the whole record and shall state all facts and conclusions officially noticed and relied upon. It shall be made on the basis of a preponderance of reliable and probative evidence.

(c) Decision by the Commission. The Commission shall render its final decision and order in contested cases.

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