Section 604.34 - Chief Counsel decisions and appointment of a PO(a) After receiving a complaint consistent with § 604.27 , and conducting an investigation, the Chief Counsel may:(1) Issue a decision based on the pleadings filed to date;(2) Appoint a PO to review the matter; or(3) Dismiss the complaint pursuant to § 604.28 .(b) If the Chief Counsel appoints a PO to review the matter, the Chief Counsel shall send out a hearing order that sets forth the following:(1) The allegations in the complaint, or notice of investigation, and the chronology and results of the investigation preliminary to the hearing;(2) The relevant statutory, judicial, regulatory, and other authorities;(3) The issues to be decided;(4) Such rules of procedure as may be necessary to supplement the provisions of this Part;(5) The name and address of the PO, and the assignment of authority to the PO to conduct the hearing in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Part; and(6) The date by which the PO is directed to issue a recommended decision.