Section 17-603-7 - Agency proceedings on proposed final decisions(a) In contested cases where the Commissioner limits the delegation of authority to the hearing officer to render a proposed final decision in accordance with Section 4-179 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the following shall apply. (1) As soon as possible, following the close of evidence or the due date for the filing of briefs, the hearing officer shall render a proposed final decision. A copy of the proposed final decision shall be served upon the agency and upon the parties by certified mail.(2) A proposed final decision made under this section shall be in writing and contain a statement of the reasons for the decision and a finding of facts and conclusion of law on each issue of fact or law necessary to the decision.(3) A party adversely affected by a proposed final decision may file exceptions, present briefs and petition the Commissioner for an opportunity to present oral arguments; provided that any such exceptions, briefs and petitions shall be filed by said party within ten (10) days of the mailing date of the proposed final decision. This subdivision shall apply only in cases where the Commissioner has not heard the matter or read the record.(4) The Commissioner shall determine the amount of time for oral argument.(5) The parties and the agency conducting the proceeding may waive, by written stipulation, compliance with subdivisions (1) through (4) inclusive of this section.(b) The Commissioner shall render a final agency decision in accordance with Sections 17-604 and 4-179 of the Connecticut General Statutes and Section 17-603-2(c) of these regulations.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 17-603-7
Effective October 2, 1991