Okla. Admin. Code § 325:70-1-25
When directed by the Commission, any qualified person(s) may serve as a hearing examiner(s) for any matter pending before the Commission. A matter before the hearing examiner shall be governed by the Act, the Rules, and the Administrative Procedures Act. The hearing examiner shall draft for the Commission a proposed final order that shall include findings of fact and conclusions of law. Any proposed final order may be adopted, rejected, or remanded to the hearing officer with instructions. If rejected, the Commission may adopt an order that in their sole discreation is the appropriate ruling based on the evidence properly persented before the hearing examiner. An order adopted by the Commission shall be considered a final agency order.
Okla. Admin. Code § 325:70-1-25