(a) The hearing officer shall submit a proposed decision to the Director in writing within 60 days after the record has been closed. The proposed decision shall contain findings of fact, a determination of the issues presented, and an order.(b) The Director may take any of the following actions within 30 days after submission of the hearing officer's proposed decision:(1) Adopt the proposed decision.(2) Reject the proposed decision and order that a new proposed decision be prepared based upon the record.(3) Direct the hearing officer to reopen the hearing for the taking of further evidence and the preparation of a new proposed decision.(c) The decision adopted by the Director shall:(1) Be delivered to each party personally or sent to them by certified or registered mail.(2) Become effective 30 days after it is delivered or mailed to the parties, unless a reconsideration is ordered within that time.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 53692
1. Amendment filed 9-3-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 36). Note: Authority cited: Sections 14312 and 14454, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 14454, Welfare and Institutions Code.
1. Amendment filed 9-3-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 36).