(a) Proposed findings of fact, conclusions, and order. Within 30
days of filing of the transcript of the testimony, each party may file
with the Administrative Law Judge proposed findings of fact, conclusions
of law, and order, together with a supporting brief expressing the
reasons for such proposals. Such proposals and brief shall be served on
all parties, and shall refer to all portions of the record and to all
authorities relied upon in support of each proposal.
(b) Decision of the Administrative Law Judge. Within 60 days after
the time allowed for filing of proposed findings of fact, conclusions of
law, and order, or within 30 days after receipt of an agreement
containing consent findings and order disposing of the disputed matter
in whole, the Administrative Law Judge shall make his/her decision. If
any aggrieved party desires review of the decision a petition for review
thereof shall be filed as provided in Sec. 6.45 of this title, and such
decision and order shall be inoperative unless and until the
Administrative Review Board issues an order affirming the decision. The
decision of the Administrative Law Judge shall include findings of fact
and conclusions of law, with reasons and bases therefor, upon each
material issue of fact, law, or discretion presented on the record. Such
decision shall be in accordance with the regulations and rulings
contained in parts 4 and 5 and other pertinent parts of this title. The
decision of the Administrative Law Judge shall be based upon a
consideration of the whole record, including any admissions made in the
respondents' answer (response) and Sec. 6.43 of this title.
