3745-47-26 Final action on hearing examiner's recommendation.

(A) Not earlier than expiration of the time for submission of objections under paragraph (A)(2) of rule 3745-47-24 of the Administrative Code, nor later than sixty days thereafter, the director shall issue a final action.

(B) The final action may adopt the report of the hearing examiner, or parts thereof. When the final action disapproves or modifies the recommendations of the hearing examiner in whole or in part, the final action shall include:

(1) The reasons for rejecting the recommendations of the hearing examiner, and

(2) Findings of fact and conclusions of law with the reasons therefor with respect to all matters where the director does not adopt the recommendations of the hearing examiner.

(C) The decision of the director shall be entered on the journal and into the record of the hearing. Notice to all parties and attorneys shall be given in accordance with rule 3745-47-07 of the Administrative Code.

HISTORY: Eff 4-26-76; 6-30-81

Rule promulgated under: RC Chapter 119.

Rule amplifies: RC Chapter 119., Chapter 3745.

119.032 Review Date: 5-25-03